The incidence of dry eye is most common in spring, often due to an increase in airborne allergens and the use of air conditioning. The uncomfortable symptoms of dry eye include eye fatigue, blurred vision, and burning and itchy eyes, which can negatively affect your vision. There are several things you can do to avoid dry eye this spring if the central air conditioning in your Delaware home zaps moisture from the air or circulates pollen throughout your residence.
CLEAN YOUR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
If you feel your eyes itching or burning in your Delaware home when your central air conditioning system is running, take a few moments to check your unit and make sure it is clean. This includes the unit’s coils, vent covers, filters, and other locations where dirt and mold from standing water can linger. Any signs of dirt or debris require that you clean the unit. Also, determine if the ductwork throughout your residence needs cleaning, and contact an HVAC technician to schedule a professional cleaning that can improve the air quality in your residence.
GIVE YOUR EYES A REST
The incidence of dry eye due to seasonal allergies or using air conditioning in the spring can be particularly frustrating if you wear contact lenses. Although using air conditioning can bring great comfort when temperatures rise in your residence, cool air may be dry and might cause the moisture in your eyes to disappear more quickly. You may choose to take out your contact lenses at home while you are resting.
USE A HUMIDIFIER
Dry air from air conditioning can benefit from added moisture, so consider using a humidifier to reduce the chances of getting dry eye this spring. If a humidifier is not enough to lessen the burning, itching, or blurred vision you may experience in an air-conditioned room, increase your water intake and use artificial tears to bring relief to dry eyes.
Many people enjoy the comfort that central air conditioning can bring when temperatures rise in the spring in Delaware. Unfortunately, dry eye incidents are most common this season, so protect your eyes from pain by cleaning your air conditioning system of all pollen and debris. Add moisture to the air by using a humidifier, and increase moisture in your eyes by using artificial tears when your eyes need them.
Spring can be a wonderful time to celebrate warmer weather, and you can avoid developing seasonal dry eye by keeping your central air conditioning system clean. The knowledgeable HVAC technicians of First Class HVAC have been providing central air conditioning maintenance for residents of Delaware, in towns including Cheswold and Long Neck, and Maryland, in towns including Ocean Pines and Nanticoke, for over 40 years. Contact us today for central air conditioning check-ups and ductwork cleanings that can improve the air quality in your home.