Out and About August-September 2022 - issue200
Welcome to the August and September edition of Out and About Magazine Costa Blanca, now the summer weather is at its hottest with temperatures over 30 degrees great for beachgoers who love the fresh sea breeze and dipping in the waves. It is a time to wear lots of sun protection, drink plenty of water and stay in the shade as much as possible. Spain in the summer reaches that more uncomfortable level but it is also one of the busiest times of the year. We hope that you will enjoy reading our articles and find out more about the fiestas in Costa Blanca. Our handy-size printed version of Out and About magazine is found at local bars, cafes, shops, and restaurants. Please tell the advertisers where you have seen them so that they can appreciate even more the popularity of our 16-year-old publication.
Welcome to the August and September edition of Out and About Magazine Costa Blanca, now the summer weather is at its hottest with temperatures over 30 degrees great for beachgoers who love the fresh sea breeze and dipping in the waves. It is a time to wear lots of sun protection, drink plenty of water and stay in the shade as much as possible. Spain in the summer reaches that more uncomfortable level but it is also one of the busiest times of the year. We hope that you will enjoy reading our articles and find out more about the fiestas in Costa Blanca. Our handy-size printed version of Out and About magazine is found at local bars, cafes, shops, and restaurants. Please tell the advertisers where you have seen them so that they can appreciate even more the popularity of our 16-year-old publication.
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12 | OUT AND ABOUT COSTA BLANCA<br />
How hot weather affect<br />
contact lenses<br />
DR. M. ISABEL SIGNES-SOLER<br />
Extreme weather can wreak havoc on<br />
your health — sunburn in the summer<br />
<strong>and</strong> flu in the winter, for instance. Hot<br />
<strong>and</strong> cold weather also can worsen the<br />
wearability of contact lenses,<br />
leading to discomfort or<br />
even infections.<br />
You may even<br />
have wondered<br />
how extreme heat<br />
or cold affects<br />
that box of<br />
contact lenses<br />
left at your<br />
front door<br />
first thing in<br />
the morning<br />
that you<br />
discovered<br />
when you got<br />
home from<br />
work.<br />
Follow this<br />
advice to ensure<br />
the weather doesn’t<br />
rain on your parade as a<br />
contact lens wearer.<br />
Hot weather / heat<br />
Since we tend to spend more time outdoors in<br />
warmer months, it’s vital to make sure you’re<br />
not exposing your eyes to harmful UV rays.<br />
Therefore, you might consider wearing contact<br />
lenses with UV protection, particularly during<br />
the summer.<br />
In addition, you should always wear<br />
polarized sunglasses when you’re outside,<br />
regardless of whether the thermometer shows<br />
90 degrees or 9 degrees.<br />
To avoid the sting of sweat in your eyes,<br />
consider wearing an absorbent headb<strong>and</strong> or<br />
frequently wiping your brow with a towel.<br />
Your eyes <strong>and</strong> your contact lenses will thank<br />
you for it.<br />
Don’t fear intense heat<br />
It’s a myth that contact<br />
lenses will melt in your<br />
eyes if the summertime<br />
heat is bearing down<br />
on you or if you’re<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ing over a<br />
barbecue grill.<br />
Plenty of contact<br />
lens wearers<br />
spend hours in<br />
hot conditions,<br />
<strong>and</strong> none of<br />
them experiences<br />
melted lenses. But<br />
make sure to wear<br />
sunglasses to prevent<br />
hurting your eyes.<br />
Don’t make waves<br />
If you dive into the pool at a<br />
gym, hotel or in your backyard,<br />
remove your contacts before making contact<br />
with the water.<br />
Wearing your contacts while swimming can<br />
cause eye irritation <strong>and</strong> infection. (This advice<br />
also applies to splashing around in the ocean,<br />
Stop the flow of sweat<br />
In hot weather, especially when the heat is<br />
coupled with humidity, it takes no time at all<br />
to work up a sweat — even when you’re not<br />
exercising.<br />
Dra. Maria Isabel Signes-Soler, PhD, FAAO • Tel: 965832080
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