Staying up late to watch the game will cause vision problems? Pay attention to these habits!

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The hidden dangers of glaucoma

People who often stay up late, especially those with narrow aqueous humor drainage structures, are prone to pupil dilation and blockage of aqueous humor drainage channels due to being in a dim environment for a long time. In addition, staring at electronic screens requires the eyes to constantly adjust the focus to adapt to light changes, which can cause eye muscle tension and poor blood circulation, which may affect the normal drainage of aqueous humor in the eyeball. Obstructed aqueous humor drainage will gradually increase intraocular pressure, which can easily induce acute glaucoma in the long run, which is a "vision killer" that should not be underestimated.

Effects of glaucoma on intraocular pressure

Normally, the intraocular pressure is between 10 and 21 mmHg. Glaucoma usually develops slowly, but long-term high intraocular pressure may damage the optic nerve, eventually leading to decreased vision or even vision loss.

Especially in the exciting and tense atmosphere of the game, the body will secrete hormones such as adrenaline, which will cause emotional excitement. At the same time, factors such as staying in a dark room for a long time or lack of sleep may increase the risk of increased intraocular pressure for patients with glaucoma or potential glaucoma risk.

Things to note when staying up late to watch games

The TV light should not be too dim

In addition to the Olympics, there are often many competitions that are held at night in China. Therefore, when watching, we remind everyone to use low lighting. This is because in a dark environment, the pupil dilates, the contact area between the lens and the iris increases, affecting the normal circulation of the aqueous humor, blocking the discharge of the aqueous humor, and causing the intraocular pressure of angle-closure glaucoma patients to increase, aggravating the condition.

Control viewing time

Be careful not to watch TV, movies or play with your phone for a long time. Always remember to give your eyes a break. After watching a game for 40 to 50 minutes, let them rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Close your eyes and let them take a nap; or do eye exercises to give them a "massage package".

In addition, glaucoma patients can make full use of the half-time break when watching the game, step away from the screen and massage their eyes and do eye exercises, or look into the distance to completely relax their eyes.

Don't drink too much

While various sports events are going on, it is also the peak of gatherings and feasts. Glaucoma patients should avoid excessive drinking. A small amount of alcohol can dilate the capillaries on the face and the blood vessels that nourish the optic nerve, which is good for health, but glaucoma patients should avoid excessive drinking.

Try to avoid staying up late

Due to different time zones, many major sports events in China are watched at night and in the early morning. Glaucoma patients should have enough rest and sleep time every day and should not be overly tired. Lack of sleep or overwork can be the cause of acute attack of angle-closure glaucoma. At the same time, try to reduce emotional fluctuations when watching the game to avoid increased intraocular pressure due to mental stress.

Warm eyes

After using your eyes for a long time, you can apply a hot towel to your eyes for 10-15 minutes each time to increase the blood circulation in your eyes and eliminate fatigue.

Consciously increase the number of times you blink, blink 15 to 20 times per minute, so that the tears can evenly moisten the surface of the eyeball and keep your eyes watery at all times.

The Glaucoma Department of Wuhan University Aier Eye Hospital reminds you: In addition to blinking more often, you can also do "blinking exercises" to help improve eye fatigue. Close your eyes lightly for 2 seconds, close them tightly for 2 seconds, and open them for 2 seconds. Do this for 1 minute at a time to make your eyes more relaxed.