Does the risk of eye irritation increase in the cold?

If you regularly wear contact lenses, the arrival of the cold season may bring some discomfort associated with routines of the period.

Among the main risks, the flu stands out, which favors the increase in eye infections, or weather changes, which result in greater exposure to adverse environments.

Flu states often cause eye irritation, making the eyes more sensitive, which can cause discomfort if you wear contact lenses.

Although you may temporarily replace the lenses with glasses, most of the time you do not give up the lenses because they are more comfortable. In this case, the ideal is to reserve some daily lenses to use only in these situations; after the flu period, you can return to the usual lenses, which were thus spared from contamination. 

As for weather conditions, the increase in exposure to air conditioning and longer stay in heated spaces are usually responsible for eye dryness. This can cause uncomfortable situations, the feeling of a foreign body in the eye and, at worst, can be responsible for permanent damage to the lens, such as its rupture. Prolonged exposure to wind can also lead to these consequences.

In both cases, artificial lubrication and avoiding being exposed for too long to these types of conditions that promote eye dryness are the best solutions for not compromising the quality and comfort characteristic of the proper use of contact lenses.

Meanwhile consult your specialist in one of our stores for additional clarifications.