The temperature is dropping, so you need to wear a sweater on your eyes

Winter is coming~

Temperature gradually drops

Next week

Dongguan is going to freeze...freeze...freeze...🌬️

The temperature will drop by 5-7℃

Wake up and put on down jackets and sweaters

Our bodies are like entering a special "test period". For glaucoma patients, colder weather is not just about adding more clothes, it is more like an early warning signal that our eyes are facing some special challenges.

What is the connection between glaucoma and cold weather?

When the environment changes significantly, such as temperature changes, insufficient sunlight, dim light, etc., the sympathetic nerves are excited, which may cause the pupil to dilate, resulting in the blockage of the drainage channel in the eye. After the blockage, the intraocular pressure may rise. After the intraocular pressure rises, some patients will have some obvious symptoms of acute glaucoma, such as red eyes, eye pain, blurred vision, etc. Some patients may have symptoms of nausea and vomiting. After this happens, we recommend that patients go to the hospital for treatment in time to control the intraocular pressure in time.

Huashan, director of the Glaucoma Department of Dongguan Aier Eye Hospital, reminds that high-risk groups such as those with a family history of glaucoma, hyperopia, high myopia, hypertension and diabetes, and the elderly should strengthen intraocular pressure monitoring, take early prevention measures, and do the following in daily life to reduce the risk of disease.

First of all, you should maintain a good attitude, don’t get too excited when encountering things, and don’t let your emotions fluctuate greatly; secondly, don’t overwork, don’t read for a long time, don’t stay in a dark environment for a long time, and don’t stay up late.

Another thing is not to drink a lot of water at one time, especially strong tea and coffee. Drinking water at one time should be controlled within 300 ml. Because drinking a lot of water will produce more aqueous humor, and the drainage is still in the original drainage situation, which may cause increased intraocular pressure. You can do some aerobic exercises, such as Tai Chi, Ba Duan Jin and other activities, which can promote local circulation, calm your mind and prevent glaucoma.

How to prevent glaucoma in cold weather?

People with a history of hypertension, diabetes, etc. should pay attention to controlling blood pressure and blood sugar during the cooling season to avoid glaucoma caused by abnormal retinal vascular morphology or blockage.

Patients with diabetes, hypertension, people over 40 years old with a family history of glaucoma, and those with severe myopia must consider the possibility of glaucoma and seek medical attention promptly if they experience symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, discomfort, and eye pain.

Keep warm and reduce unnecessary outings, especially the elderly with a history of glaucoma, who should avoid going outdoors immediately from a warm indoor environment.