New Delhi It is bitter cold in many parts of the country including Madhya Pradesh. People are taking many solutions to avoid cold. On this occasion, people are using room heaters in their homes to avoid cold. Room heaters are providing protection from cold, but these room heaters are proving to be harmful for the eyes. These days, more patients to eye problems are reaching Bhopal Sehore hospitals of Madhya Pradesh.

According to eye experts, people are using room heaters to protect themselves from cold, but people are not aware that the room heater sucks the oxygen present in the room and burns it. This makes the room warmer, but there is a shortage of oxygen. Room heater not only reduces the oxygen level in the room but also eliminates moisture. Due to this, moisture in the eyes can also be lost and dryness occurs in the eyes.

Room heater can cause these problems

Due to which there may be itching or burning in the eyes. As the infection progresses, eyesight may also be lost. The skin of patients can become dry due to the use of room heaters. When a room heater is used, the body temperature also fluctuates while going out of the room, due to which the body has to work hard to maintain the ideal temperature. This affects the immune system.

Complaint of redness and heaviness in the eyes

Due to dry weather in winter, moisture in the air reduces, in such a situation, if we run a heater inside the room, then the moisture reduces further. This also reduces moisture in the eyes. Continuous running of heater causes dryness in the eyes. People who run the heater in a closed room for a long time start having problems with their eyes. Complaints of heaviness, redness and watering of eyes start coming.

How to use the heater?

In such a situation, experts advise not to use room heater for a long time in a closed room in cold weather. Even if you keep it, keep it towards the wall, so that air can circulate. Direct exposure of hot air to the eyes can cause harm; many such patients are coming in whose eyes are watering. Not getting enough sleep. When asked about the use of room heater, they answer yes.

Problem occurs due to evaporation of tears

The temperature of the room increases due to the room heater. In such a situation, the speed of evaporation of tears produced in our eyes increases. Tears evaporate at a faster rate than tears are formed. The eyes start getting dry and when we blink in dry eyes, there is rubbing. Due to which the eyes become red. People who use room heaters continuously are often facing these problems. Room heater should not be used continuously.