City dust: how to protect your eyes?
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When we examined the composition of dust from the streets of St. Petersburg, we found in it the smallest particles of stone rocks, organic remains, pollen of plants, parasites, chemical elements, including lead and cadmium harmful to health, particles of car tires that wear out over time. And also particles of the salts of the Dead Sea and the sands of the Sahara were found. The wind does its job in good faith.
As for the chemical elements, their atmosphere is “presented” with exhaust gases and smoke from the chimneys of industrial enterprises. It is no wonder that city dwellers suffer from various diseases caused by dust. Moreover, it is impossible to hide from her in their own apartments. She will get it everywhere. The respiratory organs, eyes and skin are especially affected.
Conjunctivitis. The dust can also contain spores of fungal diseases. Getting on the mucous membrane of the eye, they cause purulent inflammation of the eyelid – conjunctivitis. The inflammatory process can also spread to the tissues of the eyeball. Not only does a person experience pain in the eyes, there is a general intoxication of the body. In addition, this disease is infectious. It can be transmitted to those who are near the patient. Conjunctivitis can also be of an allergic nature, but it does not become less dangerous from this.
Corneal erosion. This is the name of a disease that affects the cornea. Small, smaller than 5 microns, dust particles cause a constant release of tears, while larger ones are simply capable of causing injury to the eye. With constant exposure to dust, the lacrimal glands practically stop producing tears. The mucous membrane of the eye remains unprotected, begins to dry out, and photophobia appears. The person feels a constant burning sensation. The cornea is affected by silicate dust particles that have penetrated it. Erosion occurs, and vision drops sharply.
Fortunately, there is a solution to the problem of getting dust in the eyes. It consists in the use of moisturizing eye drops based on hyaluronic acid.
Since dust reduces the function of the lacrimal glands, natural hydration is not enough for the eyes. Drops can give it. For example, ophthalmic solution … It is called an artificial tear substitute. The tube is designed for one application. This avoids the ingress of foreign substances into the medicine that can still infect the eye. The solution can be used while wearing contact lenses. Pregnancy and lactation are not contraindications to the use of the solution. After instilling it in the eyes, you can get behind the wheel.
Sigida Crystal drops are also available in single use tubes. The drops give the white of the eye a natural whiteness due to the naphazoline included in the composition. They relieve the symptom of red eyes and have a moisturizing effect, thanks to the hyaluronic acid included in the composition. Application is allowed with contact lenses.
So, a solution to the problem of the negative effects of dust on the eyes has been found. Drops for eyes with hyaluronic acid are a substitute for natural moisture, natural whiteness of protein and a reliable barrier against infection.