According to a recent study, when the surface temperature of the eye and eyelids drops to 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) this could cause or worsen dry eye. The cold temps outside your body cause the oily substance secreted by lid glands to become too thick to spread properly onto the eye surface.
Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD), is a medical condition which may result in blurred or no vision in the center of the visual field. Early on there are often no symptoms.
What is macular degeneration? Macular degeneration is an eye disease usually associated with aging that gradually diminishes central vision. Detailed vision is processed by the macula, which is the central part of the retina.When the macula becomes damaged many daily activities such as driving and reading become increasingly difficult.