India, July 8 -- Even though most of India has finally received monsoon showers, many regions are still grappling with scorching heat. With temperatures soaring to 40-45 degrees, it's no wonder more people are spending long hours indoors under air conditioning. But while ACs help us stay cool, few realise that sitting in an air-conditioned environment for prolonged periods can quietly harm our eyes. (Also read: Ophthalmologist reacts to woman's 'washing eyes with own urine' hack: 'Your eyes don't need anything to clean on inside' )

Dr Jay Goyal, Senior Eye Surgeon and Director at Surya Eye Institute, shared with HT Lifestyle how prolonged AC use can harm your eyes and shared practical tips to keep them healthy.

Sitting in the AC for lon...