3 Natural Solutions For Eyes Reddened By Seawater

The sea water contains a salt concentration higher than that of the body fluids and indeed a more alkaline pH. This causes the ocular mucosa to become irritated after prolonged exposure. Another issue is the filtered sea water diluted with spring water that is used for its therapeutic properties.

The air, in coastal areas, is loaded with saltpeter and that is why it is another factor that can bother your eyes if you do not take adequate precautions.

How to protect your eyes in summer

With the arrival of the heat and the holidays, bathing on the beach or in the pool is very common. But on these dates we must not forget to protect and take care of our eyes since sun and beach environments can be very irritating to our eyes.

We propose three solutions to pamper your eyes:

1. Avoid eye contact with sea water

To avoid irritation or redness, the best prevention is to use swimming goggles or not to open your eyes in the water.

2. Clean the eyes well

Once the sea bath has finished, it is advisable to lubricate the eyes with artificial tear without preservatives or with a single-dose physiological saline. The serum adds a cleansing effect if some sand or dust has gotten into the eyes and increases irritation.

In the sea or the pool you can also contract bacterial or viral diseases, such as conjunctivitis. Therefore, it is necessary to reinforce daily eye hygiene. If there is persistent stinging and itching, tearing or redness, it is advisable to go to an ophthalmologist to examine you and make an assessment.

In no case should the eyes be rubbed, in case a foreign body (sand, etc.) has been introduced.

3. Wear sunglasses

Finally, to protect the eyes from the sun in summer and also in winter, sunglasses with ultraviolet protection should be worn. Do not forget that the light on the beach is intense as it is reflected by the sand.

Failing that, a hat with a visor can also be of great help.