Love seeing snow? Have an even greater desire to go winter trekking? Then be careful. You could lose your vision while trekking in winter.
Though it may sound strange, there is a strong risk of eye damage during winter treks. You could even lose your eyesight.
Walking mountain paths through knee-deep snow is quite challenging. There's also the risk of accidents. But do you know how the eyes get damaged?
Sunlight on white snow looks beautiful. But when sunlight falls on snow and reflects, it causes extensive damage to the eyes.
UV exposure causes extensive eye damage. Sometimes eyesight is also lost. This is called 'snow glare'. It damages the cornea.
Sometimes this snow glare gradually causes cataracts in the eyes. Besides, there's also the risk of dry eyes due to the dry weather.
High altitude, dry air and severe cold also cause problems like burning sensation in the eyes, itching, and watery eyes. This often leads to blurred vision.
However, there are ways to protect the eyes from all these problems. You can use sunglasses as protective armor for your eyes.
Besides, you can carry lubricating drops with you. Don't rub your eyes while wearing hand gloves. And drink plenty of water while trekking.
