Winter eye care guide: Stay away from these seasonal eye diseases

With the arrival of winter, the wind is cold and the air becomes dry. Such an environment not only affects our skin, but also poses a challenge to our eye health. Today, let's talk about how to protect our eyes in winter and stay away from those seasonal eye diseases.

1. Dry Eye Syndrome

The winter climate is dry and the air humidity is low, so the eyes are prone to dryness. Staring at a computer screen or mobile phone for a long time or staying in a heated room for too long will aggravate the symptoms of dry eyes. To relieve dry eyes, we can take the following measures:

Increase indoor humidity : Use a humidifier or place several basins of water in the room to increase the humidity of the air.

Take regular breaks : After every 45 minutes of using your eyes, look into the distance for 5 minutes to relax your eyes.

Hot compress : Applying a warm towel to the eyes can promote blood circulation in the eyes and relieve dryness.

2. Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

In winter, people are more likely to catch colds and upper respiratory tract infections, which can sometimes cause conjunctivitis. In addition, winter is also a season when bacteria and viruses are active. If you do not pay attention to eye hygiene, you are also prone to conjunctivitis. To prevent conjunctivitis, we need to:

Wash your hands frequently : Make it a habit to wash your hands frequently, especially before touching your eyes.

Avoid sharing items : such as towels, pillows, etc. to reduce the risk of cross infection.

Enhance immunity : eat a balanced diet, exercise moderately, and maintain good work and rest habits.

3. Allergic conjunctivitis

Although allergic conjunctivitis is more common in the spring, the cold and dry weather of winter can also trigger eye allergies in some people. If you find yourself with red, itchy, or painful eyes, these symptoms may be allergic conjunctivitis. You can:

Avoid allergens : such as dust mites, pet hair, etc., and keep the room clean.

Use anti-allergic drugs : Under the guidance of a doctor, use anti-allergic eye drops or oral medications.

Cold compress : Using cold compress can relieve itching and pain in the eyes.

4. Eye fatigue

In winter, people tend to stay at home for long periods of time, watching TV, playing video games or working. These activities can cause eye fatigue. To relieve eye fatigue, we can:

Maintain an appropriate distance : Maintain an appropriate distance when watching TV or using a computer.

Adjust screen brightness : Adjust the screen brightness to a comfortable level, avoiding too bright or too dim.

Do eye exercises : Do eye exercises regularly to promote blood circulation in the eyes.

In short, eye health in winter requires our special attention. By taking the above measures, we can effectively prevent seasonal eye diseases such as dry eyes and conjunctivitis and protect our eyes.

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