2024-04-22 08:16:00
Eyes are the most important part of our body. They are very sensitive. Often, they become inflamed and infected due to exposure to dust, smoke and allergens. In this situation, many times I have heard people saying that sprinkle water on the eyes, laziness will not only go away but the accumulated dirt will also be cleaned. However, this ritual is part of people’s morning routine.
The first thing people do after waking up in the morning is wash their eyes with tap water, so that they can wake up. But how correct is this ritual? Recently, famous YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, in his new podcast, asked LASIK and cataract surgeon Dr. Rahil Chaudhary many questions regarding good eye health. During the conversation, the doctor told that washing eyes with water after waking up in the morning is a bad habit. It can harm you in many ways. How, we know here.
no need to clean eyes
Experts say that the tear glands present in the eyes contain natural oil. Splashing water on the eyes several times reduces the tear fluid, which increases dryness in the eyes. Dr. Deepali Garg Mathur, Principal Consultant, Ophthalmology, Max Multi Specialty Center, Panchsheel Park, agreed with this. He told Indian Express that we already have tears in our eyes. This is enough to clear any dust or debris that gets into the eyes. Therefore, there is no need for any other method to keep them clean.
substances that protect against infection
Tear fluid has 3 layers. Water layer, mucin layer and lipids. Apart from this, there are substances like lysozyme, lactoferrin, lipocalin, lactoferrin, immunoglobulin, glucose, urea, sodium and potassium. Some of these substances work to protect you from bacterial infections.
Tear film gets damaged
Dr. Madhavi Majeti, Senior Cornea and Refractive Surgeon, Max Vision Eye Hospital, Kukatpally, says that while this is a refreshing ritual, it can prove to be harmful for the eyes. Actually, cornea and conjunctiva are delicate structures of the eye. There are many microorganisms in water, which are a big threat to the eyes. Contaminants present in tap water enter the eyes and cause irritation and infection. At the same time, if water gets on your eyes due to pressure, the tear film can be damaged.
What is the right way to clean the eyes?
According to Dr. Majetti, instead of sprinkling water directly on the eyes, gently wipe the area around the eyes. For this it is important to use clean and soft cloth. By doing this, the dirt accumulated in the eyes overnight will be cleared and there will be no harm to the eyes. If you wear contact lenses, you can consult your doctor for cleaning your eyes.