Summer is hot, beware of these eye diseases

In the hot summer, the scorching heat wave makes people suffocate

I feel irritable and weak every day.

I just want to stay quietly in an air-conditioned room

Or maybe take a swim to calm down.

In addition to the body's heat

Also be careful that your eyes may become dry.

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Eye diseases that are prone to occur in summer

Summer Outings

This is the peak season for eye allergies

In summer, the number of particles such as pollen and catkins in the air increases sharply. Like "sensitive parts" such as the skin and respiratory tract, eyes exposed to the air will also be affected by various factors, such as allergic conjunctivitis, catarrhal conjunctivitis, etc., which makes the eyes very uncomfortable.

Main symptoms: sudden unbearable itching, tearing, redness and swelling of the eyes; in severe cases, accompanied by burning sensation, conjunctival edema and other discomforts.

Chen Xiangxi, PhD, associate chief physician, secretary of the Cornea and Ocular Surface Group of Aier Eye Hospital Group, and deputy director of the Ocular Surface and Corneal Disease Department of Aier Eye Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University (Aier Eye Hospital Group Hubei General Hospital), reminds: Never rub your eyes with your hands after an itchy feeling due to allergies. Rubbing your eyes will promote the release of inflammatory factors, which will make it itchier and aggravate the allergic symptoms. In addition, hands contain a large number of bacteria, which can easily be brought into the eyes when rubbing the eyes, causing bacterial inflammation, which will make the eyes even more "tragic."

Love swimming in summer?

Swimming pools are a hotspot for pinkeye

In the hot summer, everyone will choose to swim to escape the heat, but many swimming pools contain bacteria, disinfectants, sweat and urine that are seriously excessive. When the eyes come into contact with them, they will irritate the cornea and cause acute conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye. If you have pink eye, you will suffer and worry about spreading it to people around you.

Main symptoms: dry eyes, easy fatigue, itchy eyes, foreign body sensation, red eyes, etc.; in severe cases, blurred vision and decreased vision may also occur.

To prevent conjunctivitis, pay attention to these 3 points:

1. Choose a regular swimming pool that guarantees water quality.

2. Bring your own swimming goggles and other personal swimming supplies. Do not share or exchange them with multiple people.

3. If you suffer from trachoma, conjunctivitis or other diseases, please do not swim in the pool before you recover to prevent the eye infection from worsening.

Do you often stay in air-conditioned rooms?

Eyes susceptible to dry eye disease

It is hot in summer, and many people like to stay in air-conditioned rooms. Not staying in air-conditioned rooms is simply fatal. However, air-conditioned rooms often lack moisture and the air is not circulated, which can easily lead to dry eyes and dry eye syndrome.

Main symptoms: dry eyes, easy fatigue, itchy eyes, foreign body sensation, etc.; in severe cases, eyes may also become red, swollen, and congested.

To prevent dry eyes, do these three things:

1. Pay attention to eye rest and blink more often.

2. Eat more fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins A and C.

3. Alternate hot and cold compresses to relax your eyes.

4. Maintain indoor temperature and humidity.