Avoid dry air

Air can be particularly dry at high altitudes, in desert areas, and inside airplanes. Your eyes can become dry by wind, smoke, hair dryers, and car heaters that blow air directly into them.

Lack of moisture can cause your eyes to become scratchy, red, and irritated. Your health might be also impacted by too-dry air in a number of ways. Overexposure to dry air can result in a number of symptoms, including respiratory and skin conditions as well as eye irritation, sinuses, and throat. Additionally, it might make some illnesses more likely. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises keeping the humidity in your home or work place between 30 and 50%. So maintaining ideal air moisture levels is important for a number of health benefits. If at all possible, stay away from dry air, and if you must be in dry air, carry eye drops to hydrate your eyes.