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#Spend time at the pool. Chlorine is a great pool-sanitizer, but it's also thought to be an eye irritant, though some sources suggest other chemical culprits.<ref name="rf17398">http://www.care2.com/greenliving/chlorine-behind-red-eyes.html</ref><ref name="rf17399">http://www.waterandhealth.org/chlorine-irritated-eyes-swimmers/</ref> What is clear is that going for a dip in a chlorinate pool without goggles can leave your eyes puffy and inflamed (though the damage is not ordinarily serious or long-lasting.) The effect is increased if you hold your eyes open underwater for an extended length of time. Make sure you do not wear goggles, since the goggles will shield your eyes and prevent the pool from having an effect. | #Spend time at the pool. Chlorine is a great pool-sanitizer, but it's also thought to be an eye irritant, though some sources suggest other chemical culprits.<ref name="rf17398">http://www.care2.com/greenliving/chlorine-behind-red-eyes.html</ref><ref name="rf17399">http://www.waterandhealth.org/chlorine-irritated-eyes-swimmers/</ref> What is clear is that going for a dip in a chlorinate pool without goggles can leave your eyes puffy and inflamed (though the damage is not ordinarily serious or long-lasting.) The effect is increased if you hold your eyes open underwater for an extended length of time. Make sure you do not wear goggles, since the goggles will shield your eyes and prevent the pool from having an effect. | ||
#* Salt water pools also work well for this purpose. However, some eye health resources claim that saltwater is less irritating than chlorine, so the effect may be lessened.<ref name="rf17400">https://www.vsp.com/red-eyes.html</ref> | #* Salt water pools also work well for this purpose. However, some eye health resources claim that saltwater is less irritating than chlorine, so the effect may be lessened.<ref name="rf17400">https://www.vsp.com/red-eyes.html</ref> | ||
| − | #Get less sleep. Though this isn't an ideal solution for many (especially people who need to be fully "sharp" and focused for any reason the following day), skipping sleep will usually turn your eyes red and bloodshot in the morning.<ref name="rf6519" /> As long as you do not make a habit of it, missing one full night’s sleep will usually not have a dramatic impact on your health. | + | #Get less sleep. Though this isn't an ideal solution for many (especially people who need to be fully "sharp" and focused for any reason the following day), skipping sleep will usually turn your eyes red and bloodshot in the morning.<ref name="rf6519">http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/excessive-sleepiness-10/10-results-sleep-loss</ref> As long as you do not make a habit of it, missing one full night’s sleep will usually not have a dramatic impact on your health. |
#* However, missing out on sleep ''repeatedly'' is something you'll never want to do, as this can have major consequences for your health, including: reduced cognitive ability, decreased sex drive, depression, and increased risk for serious ailments like stroke and heart disease.<ref name="rf6519" /> | #* However, missing out on sleep ''repeatedly'' is something you'll never want to do, as this can have major consequences for your health, including: reduced cognitive ability, decreased sex drive, depression, and increased risk for serious ailments like stroke and heart disease.<ref name="rf6519" /> | ||
#* Remember ''never'' to drive when you're severely tired or groggy. Because sleep deprivation dulls your reflexes and impairs your split-second decision-making ability, it can make you a major danger on the road. One Australian study found that people who have been awake for 24 hours have a level of impairment equal to someone with a blood alcohol concentration of .10 (the legal limit in most countries is generally about .08).<ref name="rf17401">http://drowsydriving.org/about/facts-and-stats/</ref> | #* Remember ''never'' to drive when you're severely tired or groggy. Because sleep deprivation dulls your reflexes and impairs your split-second decision-making ability, it can make you a major danger on the road. One Australian study found that people who have been awake for 24 hours have a level of impairment equal to someone with a blood alcohol concentration of .10 (the legal limit in most countries is generally about .08).<ref name="rf17401">http://drowsydriving.org/about/facts-and-stats/</ref> | ||
