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Dear Dr. Hansen: I lead an extremely active way of life and am continuously outdoors. How do I finest look after my eyes throughout outside activities?

It’s vital that you have efficient sunglasses to safeguard eyes from flying items and from ultraviolet (UV) rays. You ought to go to your eye care professional for suggestions for a set that secures the whole eye.

Infants and babies in strollers ought to use eye defense. Individuals who begin securing their eyes at a young age are less most likely to have issues later on in life.

Keeping your eyes lubed assists keep them complimentary of specific pathogens. The Complete Revitalize Active Pack for soft lenses includes all you require to keep eyes comfy and safeguarded while you’re on the go-it includes a travel-size Complete MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Solution and Blink-N-Clean Lens rewetting drops.

Dear Dr. Hansen: Can I swim while using contact lenses?

It does not matter if you open your eyes briefly-you might get an infection in a matter of a couple of seconds. The finest method to safeguard your eyes while swimming is to eliminate your contact lenses and use great athletic safety glasses.

Dear Dr. Hansen: What should I search for in a great set of sunglasses?

Exposed UV light might harm the cornea and retina; nevertheless, great sun lenses can lower the hazardous UV rays. Distortion-free lenses can not be inspected over the counter. Purchasing the best set of sunglasses provides you optimal defense, so visit your eye care specialist for suggestions of an excellent set.

Dear Dr. Hansen: How can I avoid dry eye?

Dry eyes can not be treated, there are a number of actions that can be taken to treat them. Blink at periods of 3 to 5 seconds to move tears and lube the eye. If you use contact lenses, utilize a hydrating lens service for optimal convenience such as Complete MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Solution for soft lenses that relieves with synthetic tear active ingredients, which can make a distinction in how your eyes feel.

David W. Hansen, OD, FAAO, remained in medical practice, a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and is presently Director, Professional Services at Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. in Santa Ana, Calif

. The very best method to secure your eyes while swimming is to eliminate your contact lenses and use great athletic safety glasses.

Dr. Dave Hansen

It’s vital that you have efficient sunglasses to secure eyes from flying things and from ultraviolet (UV) rays. You need to go to your eye care professional for suggestions for a set that secures the whole eye.

The Complete Revitalize Active Pack for soft lenses includes all you require to keep eyes comfy and secured while you’re on the go-it consists of a travel-size Complete MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Solution and Blink-N-Clean Lens rewetting drops.

The finest method to safeguard your eyes while swimming is to eliminate your contact lenses and use great athletic safety glasses.

If you use contact lenses, utilize a hydrating lens service for optimal convenience such as Complete MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Solution for soft lenses that relieves with synthetic tear components, which can make a distinction in how your eyes feel.