Wearing Contact Lenses During Winter? Why Christmas Weather Can Make Eyes Feel Drier
Winter has a way of making everything feel festive—cool mornings, cozy sweaters, and warm indoor spaces filled with holiday cheer. But for contact lens wearers, especially around Christmas, the season often brings an unwelcome guest: dry, uncomfortable eyes . If your lenses feel scratchy, tight, or irritating during winter, you’re not imagining it. Cold weather creates the perfect storm for dryness, even if your lenses feel fine the rest of the year. Let’s break down why winter weather affects your eyes so much—and what you can do to stay comfortable while wearing contact lenses during the festive season. Why Winter Is Tough on Contact Lens Wearers Unlike summer, where humidity is usually higher, winter creates a low-moisture environment both outdoors and indoors . Your eyes rely on a healthy tear film to keep contact lenses comfortable. When that tear film evaporates too quickly, dryness follows. During Christmas and winter months, three major factors work together to steal moi...