The eyes are the most vulnerable sensory organ, so it is very important to take care of them. They are most stressed especially during the summer. While swimming and air conditioning bring relief from the heat, they also have a negative impact on our eyes.

In many cases, it is advisable to first visit a pharmacy where the patient is recommended a suitable self-medication procedure. In case of more serious problems, a visit to a specialist is appropriate.

Eye irritation and redness usually occur, and conjunctivitis and corneal inflammation are not uncommon. One of the common diseases is the so-called dry eye syndrome. It is a multifactorial disease caused by an imbalance between the formation and outflow of tears. These form a film on the surface of the eye that contains antibacterial components (they maintain the sterility of the eye surface). The most common symptoms of the disease are burning, cutting or the presence of a foreign body.

If eye irritation or inflammation occurs, products containing:

• carbethopendecinia,
• boric acid,
• tinctures of medical skylight,
• event. combinations of the above-mentioned active substances.

For the treatment of dry eye, it is possible to use products (eye drops or eye gels), which ensure the formation of a protective film. The most common are preparations with hypromellose, polyvidone or carbomer.

Ophthalmic preparations must be sterile. It is therefore only possible to use them for a limited time after opening.

In connection with the summer, it is necessary to repeat a few basic rules of using contact lenses:

• follow the recommended hygienic procedures and always have clean hands when handling lenses,
• contact lenses must be replaced (one day) or disinfected (several days) after each stay in the water - risk of irritation and infection,
• use contact lenses with UV protection or wear sunglasses with a UV filter,
• have eye drops compatible with contact lenses on hand (immediate relief from eye irritation, rinsing of any impurities),
• eye drops and lens solution must not be exposed to temperatures higher than 25 ° C,
• always have a sufficient number of spare contact lenses or glasses with you (for emergency situations where contact lenses cannot be worn).

Freely according to the web portal of the Czech Pharmaceutical Chamber for the public Pharmacy drops, 16.8.2021