The first real cold snap this winter has taken us rather by surprise. It's time to dust off the winter clothing before venturing outdoors.

Our eye area is particularly exposed to the winter elements

One of the parts of our body that is particularly sensitive to the cold is the eye area. Our eyes and the sensitive skin around them are not protected by standard winter clothing. This is the one area that is left totally exposed to the elements.

Physical effects of getting chilled around the eyes

The physical effects of getting cold in the eye area can include excessive watering of your...