The festive vibe this holiday season probably has you thinking about festivities and spending quality time with family, friends, and loved ones. But with this buzz and bustle comes accidental injuries that are common during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Most of the accidents are preventable. You only need to be careful and more aware. Learn about these holiday eye safety tips for healthy eyes and vision this holiday season.

Use Appropriate Eyewear

Goggles, sunglasses, and polaroid glasses provide a protective cover around the eyes and stop foreign particles, liquids, or objects from entering.

With all the festivities around this holiday, remember to use the following:

• Winter eyeglasses when driving or playing in the snow.

• Protective goggles when collecting and putting up the Christmas tree and holiday decorations.

• Safety glasses around laser or LED lights, sparklers, and fireworks.

• Safety goggles when cleaning out or burning wood in the fireplace.

Use Lubricating Eye Drops

Freezing temperatures and strong winds during the cold winter can leave your eyes feeling dry and irritated. Similarly, you may experience dry eye in warm, windy, or rainy areas that do not snow.

Additionally, long travels in cars or flights can dry out your eyes. Focusing your eyes on the road when driving can make your eyes feel dry if you do not blink as frequently as you should. Also, low humidity when flying in planes can deny your eyes moisture. Lubricating eye drops can help moisten your eyes if you are prone to dry or irritated eyes.

Take Regular Screen Breaks

Staring at your phone, tablet, television, or computer for a long time can strain your eyes as you tend to blink less. The strain can dry out and irritate your eyes. Holidays are the perfect breaks away from digital screens as work and schools close for the festivities. You get a chance to wind down and participate in the activities you enjoy but do not get enough time to do.

Unwrap Gifts Carefully

As you unwrap your gifts on Christmas morning, assess them for any pointy or pointy edges. Eye injuries are common during Christmas when excited children explore their new toys. Encourage your children to exercise caution when playing with sharp toys or props or toys that blast or shoot things.

Eat Healthly

The holiday season can be a period of overconsumption that may leave you feeling unhealthy. But that does not mean you cannot enjoy Christmas food. Wholesome and nutritious foods like salmon, turkey, almonds, cashew nuts, walnuts, chia seeds, cranberries, carrots, and brussels sprouts promote eye health.

Stay Hydrated

Drinking lots of water and water-based beverages like herbal teas will give your eyes more moisture. In cold weather, drinking enough water and avoiding dehydration are necessary for the eye, skin, and overall health.

Open Champagne Bottles With a Hand Towel or Cloth Over It

Opening champagne bottles with a cloth will help prevent the cork from flying. It may not be as impressive as a cap flying across the room, but giving your guest an eye emergency does not cut it.

Use Cosmetics Safely Around the Eyes

Makeup is fun and even more exciting around holiday parties. If you plan to wear makeup around your eyes, apply it safely and remove it before bedtime. These tips will help secure you during your holiday adventures!

 

If you have any more holiday eye safety questions, call Clarity Vision in Williamston at (252) 792-2250 to discuss your questions or get more tips.