Cooking is a hobby for some, a real chore for others! When we cook, our eyes are not spared: onions that make us cry, heat that dries our eyes... Here are our tips for being a gourmet with perfect vision!

How to avoid crying when cutting onions?

It's well known that cutting onions can quickly bring tears to the eyes. Even though this step is very common, it's still very painful! If your eyes hurt when cutting onions, it's because of a biological reaction that occurs between the layers. Allyl sulfate, which is a chemical compound, is released as soon as you cut an onion. Its sulfur content makes it a gas that is aggressive to the cornea of the eyes...

- Cut the roots of the onion: by removing all the roots around the bottom of the onion using a knife or a peeler, you will get rid of the part with the highest concentration of sulfur.

- Refrigerate your onion before cutting it (15/20 minutes), it will sting less when you cut it.

- Hold a toothpick between your teeth while cutting, or a match, being careful to keep the red end of the match facing outwards.

Rub your eyes after touching an ingredient

When we cook, our hands come into contact with a lot of ingredients: chili peppers, onions, flour... Some are volatile and all it takes is a draft for them to land directly on your Contact Lenses. Rubbing your eyes is already a habit to banish because dirt can get lodged under your nails and your hands are never completely clean. When you cook, it is very important that your fingers do not come into contact with your eyes, especially if you wear Contact Lenses .

What to do if you get food in your eyes?

- If you don't wear Contact lenses , rinse your eyes with physiological serum, thermal water spray or fresh tap water,

- If you wear contact lenses , wash your hands well and remove them Contact lenses gently. Rinse them with a care solution for Contact Lenses .

To have smoke in the eyes

When we cook, it is very easy to get caught in the smoke from the dishes. When opening the oven, the escaping steam often burns the eyes and dries them out. People who do not wear Contact lenses are bothered for a short time, or even foggy if you wear glasses. But if you wear Contact lenses , you may experience discomfort and dehydration.

How to prevent smoke from drying out your eyes?

- Start by ventilating the room well. When smoke fills the room, you may experience breathing difficulties and also suffer from dry eyes very quickly.

- When opening the oven, be careful not to position your face above the door opening. This will prevent smoke from going directly into your eyes.