Keep Your Eyes Healthy This Summer With Proper Hydration

As summer's sun shines across the sky, most of us focus on staying cool and protecting our skin. But one crucial area we often overlook is our eye health—especially hydration. Let’s explore why hydration is vital, how summer affects your eyes, and the best ways to care for your vision in hot weather.

Why Summer Requires Additional Eye Attention

• Increased UV Exposure: Can damage the cornea, lens, and retina—raising the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.
• Dehydration: Leads to reduced tear production, causing dryness, irritation, and blurred vision.

The Importance of Hydration for Eye Health

• Tear Film Balance: Proper hydration helps maintain a stable tear film and prevents gritty or dry eyes.
• Prevents Dry Eye Syndrome: Hydration supports tear gland function, reducing symptoms like burning and redness.
• Nutrient Delivery: Water aids nutrient transport and toxin removal, promoting healthy optic nerves and retinas.

Tips to Stay Hydrated and Protect Your Eyes

• Drink 8–10 glasses of water daily
• Eat hydrating foods like watermelon, cucumbers, and oranges
• Use preservative-free lubricating eye drops
• Limit screen time with the 20-20-20 rule
• Wear sunglasses with 100% UV protection
• Avoid direct air from ACs; use a humidifier if needed

Common Signs of Dehydrated Eyes

• Gritty or sandy sensation
• Blurred vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Redness and irritation
• Excessive tearing

If symptoms persist, consult an eye specialist immediately.

Advanced Dry Eye Treatments at Grover Eye Laser Hospital

• IPL Therapy: Treats Meibomian Gland Dysfunction using light energy for long-lasting moisture.
• LipiView® & LipiFlow®: Diagnose tear film and unblock oil glands with thermal pulsation.

Vision Correction Beyond LASIK

• Contoura Vision: Uses 22,000 data points for personalized results.
• Wavelight Plus InnovEyes, Streamlight & Custom Eyes: High-tech, flapless, or blade-free options.
• No-Touch LASIK (TransPRK), Smartsurf, SMILE Pro: Ideal for active lifestyles and quicker recovery.
• Presbyond & PresbyMax: Correct both near and far vision for people over 40.

AI-Assisted Robotic Cataract Surgery

• Precision incision planning with AI
• IOL alignment guided by artificial intelligence
• Blade-free, fast-recovery surgeries
• Premium IOLs for top-quality vision

Posterior Segment & Retina Care

• Advanced diagnostics (OCT & angiography)
• Laser photocoagulation and vitrectomy
• Targeted intravitreal injections

Essential for patients with diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, or retinal detachment.

Summer Eye Care Myths – Busted!

• Myth: Eye drops are enough.
  Fact: Internal hydration is the foundation.
• Myth: Sunglasses are fashion-only.
  Fact: They protect from UV damage.
• Myth: Eye issues are winter-only.
  Fact: Summer dryness can be equally harmful.

Simple Daily Summer Eye Routine

• Start with a glass of water
• Eat hydrating fruits
• Wear UV sunglasses
• Follow the 20-20-20 screen rule
• Use artificial tears as needed
• Drink water every hour