In the winter eye protection campaign, beware of these four eye diseases!

The temperature drops sharply in winter, be careful of these 4 eye diseases

Severe cases may cause blindness

Be sure to take precautions in advance!

Dry Eyes

The weather is dry in winter, and tears evaporate quickly, which can easily cause dry eye symptoms. Dry eye syndrome is manifested by dry eyes, redness, foreign body sensation and other discomforts, and in severe cases it can also affect vision.

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Countermeasures:

① Pay attention to eye hygiene and change bad eye habits;

②Reduce eye fatigue, blink actively, blink 15 to 20 times per minute; eye massage, artificial tears and other methods can relieve eye discomfort;

③ You can use hot towels to apply to the eyes, massage the eyes, add artificial tears and other methods to relieve eye discomfort; the temperature should not be too hot when applying to the eyes, more than 40 degrees is enough;

④ In winter, the indoor air conditioning temperature should not be too high, the wind speed should not be too fast, and increasing the humidity in the house will help improve eye fatigue;

⑤ Rest your eyes regularly, relax your eyes, and look into the distance more often;

Tears in the wind

When going out in winter, the eyes will be stimulated by the cold wind, the secretion of the tear glands will increase, and the phenomenon of "tears in the wind" will easily occur.

Countermeasures:

People who are more sensitive to cold air can reduce going out in windy weather and wear sunglasses if necessary.

If the tearing in the wind is severe, you may be suffering from trachoma or chronic conjunctivitis, which requires timely treatment!

glaucoma

The temperature is low in winter, and the cold stimulation will excite the sympathetic nerves. In a short period of time, the person's intraocular pressure will rise rapidly, which can easily induce glaucoma.

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Countermeasures:

When going out in winter, you need to pay attention to weather changes. When there is strong cold air, reduce going out or keep warm to avoid increased or large fluctuations in intraocular pressure.

Maintain a regular daily routine, avoid nervous tension and excessive excitement, and try to maintain a stable emotional state.

Eye stroke

The medical name for "ocular stroke" is retinal artery occlusion, which develops rapidly and has a high rate of blindness.

In winter, the blood vessels in the eyes contract when exposed to cold, and the blood flow changes, which can easily cause retinal artery obstruction. This is especially true for middle-aged and elderly people with underlying diseases and young people who overuse their eyes, who are prone to "eye stroke"!

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Countermeasures:

People who use their eyes for a long time should develop good daily living habits, avoid excessive fatigue and tension, and maintain adequate sleep.

The elderly population should receive timely treatment for various geriatric diseases and cardiovascular diseases, and high-risk groups should undergo regular fundus examinations to detect early lesions in a timely manner!