Don’t panic if your child has eye disease: Intense pulsed light therapy has a magic formula

Author: Han Shumei Shenzhen Children's Hospital

Reviewer: Chen Lingyan, Chief Physician of Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Member of the Ophthalmic Disease Prevention and Treatment Committee of Guangdong Preventive Medicine Association, Vice Chairman of the Low Vision Committee of Shenzhen Optometry Society

Parents, facing your child's clear and bright eyes, have you ever felt anxious because of those sudden minor problems? For example, does your child rub his eyes frequently, or tell you about eye discomfort and dryness? These may be signs of children's ocular surface diseases.

Ocular surface diseases in children refer to a series of diseases that affect the surface structures of the eyeball (such as the cornea, conjunctiva, etc.), including meibomian gland dysfunction, dry eyes, conjunctivitis, etc. Although these problems are small, they always concern us and affect children's daily life and vision health. But please believe that with the rapid development of medical technology, we have safer and more effective solutions. Today, we will discuss an innovative treatment for pediatric ocular surface diseases - intense pulsed light therapy. With its unique advantages, it stands out among many treatment methods and becomes a "magic recipe" for solving children's eye diseases. Come and learn about it together.

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1. What is intense pulsed light?

Does intense pulsed light sound magical? It is like a "magic light" designed specifically for children's ocular surface diseases. It uses specific wavelengths and energies to precisely treat the ocular surface.

II. The superpower show of intense pulsed light: application in children’s ocular surface diseases

1. "Save Meibomian Glands" Campaign

Meibomian glands are like "little oil depots" of the eyes. Once problems occur, it will cause dry eyes and other discomfort. Intense pulsed light uses light energy of a specific wavelength to act on the meibomian gland area.

The heat can stimulate the meibomian glands, revitalize them, and secrete enough oil to protect the eyes. This is like refueling the "small oil depot" and making it function normally again.

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2. “Say Goodbye to Dry Eyes” Program

Intense pulsed light is also effective for children with dry eyes. It can adjust the microenvironment of the ocular surface, increase tear secretion, and relieve dry eye symptoms, making children's eyes moist and bright again.

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III. Safety first - Precautions for treating ocular surface diseases in children with intense pulsed light

Although IPL is effective in treating ocular surface diseases in children, safety issues still need to be addressed. Here are a few things to note:

1. Choose a regular hospital and professional doctor

Parents should take their children to regular hospitals for intense pulsed light treatment. Regular hospitals have professional equipment and experienced doctors who can accurately assess children's ocular surface diseases and develop personalized treatment plans. Professional doctors can also respond to various emergencies during treatment to ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatment.

2. Children need to cooperate during treatment

During the IPL treatment, children should try to stay quiet and avoid moving around. Moving around may affect the accuracy of the treatment and even cause unnecessary damage to the eyes. Parents can explain the treatment process to their children before the treatment to improve their cooperation.

3. Pay attention to eye care after treatment

After IPL treatment, children should pay attention to eye care. Avoid overuse of eyes and reduce the time spent watching TV, playing with mobile phones and other electronic products. At the same time, keep eyes clean and do not rub eyes with hands to avoid infection. If the eyes have discomfort symptoms, such as pain, redness and swelling, parents or doctors should be informed in time for timely treatment.

The application of intense pulsed light in children's ocular surface diseases has brought new hope for children's eye health. Let us pay attention to children's eyes and let them have a brighter future!