Hajj and Umrah bring intense sun, heat, dust and huge crowds, often for older pilgrims who already have cataract, glaucoma or diabetes. A short eye check before you travel, and a few simple precautions, help you complete your pilgrimage comfortably.
Dust, sweat and limited washing facilities make contact lenses risky during Hajj. Spectacles are safer. If you must wear lenses, use daily disposables, carry spectacles, and remove the lenses at once if the eye becomes red or painful.
Yes. Use your prescribed drops on time; keep them in your hand luggage with your prescription and set reminders.
Wear wraparound UV400 sunglasses outdoors, use preservative-free lubricating drops, wash your hands often and avoid rubbing your eyes.
Spectacles are safer. If you wear lenses, choose daily disposables, carry spectacles, and remove the lenses at once if the eye becomes red or painful.
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