It's in the eyes...! Shield them from infection during this monsoon

New Delhi: It is rightly said that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder and when it is the time to open those two little sparkling organs of yours to the greenery of nature in the morning, to sooth them with those tine droplets on the leaves and petals and to wet them with the fresh water coming down from the heaven, don't forget to take care of your eyes as the climate also encourages infective microorganisms to thrive.

While the season gives you romantic vibes you will surely don't want to spend it running to the nearby eye specialist. So, avoid infections like conjunctivitis, sties, dry eyes and corneal ulcers by using clean towels and more, say experts.

Newstrack.com has some interesting and easy tips given by the experts that will keep any irritation at bay from your eyes and will allow you to enjoy the monsoon to the fullest.

Uma Singh, Medical Consultant at Ozone Group, Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations, DocsApp and Shailja Mittal, Creative Head at Zapyle, have listed ways to avoid eye problems:

* Most eye diseases are transmitted by hand-to-eye contact. Therefore, wash your hands before touching your eyes in order to reduce or prevent infection.

* Avoid rubbing your eyes as that only increases the chances of spreading the infection. Instead, use disposable tissues to wipe off the overflowing discharge or tears.

* Avoid getting wet in the rain. It feels awesome but can adversely affect your eyes. Always wear adequately protective rain gear.

* Be careful of dirty water, muck and dampness during the monsoon season.

* Do not use contact lenses if you have eye-irritation, red eye or any form of abnormal discharge.

* Be careful about using expired make-up around your eyes, and if using contact lenses, make sure you never share your solution or container with someone else.

* Don't share personal products with others. Items like handkerchiefs, sunglasses and contact lenses should not be shared with others because they can carry highly contagious infections.