Recently, the topic of at least 1 in 5 people suffering from dry eyes has sparked heated discussions. Do you feel your eyes are sore, dry and astringent after looking at your phone all day? Netizens said, "That's right, I'm the one who's not alone these days." In recent years, the incidence of dry eye has been increasing year by year around the world. According to epidemiological surveys, the global incidence of dry eye is 8%-34%, and dry eye has become the most common ocular surface disease in the world. The incidence of dry eye in Asia ranks first in the world, and the incidence in China has reached 21%-30%. This means that one in five people may suffer from dry eyes. What are the symptoms of dry eyes? What causes dry eyes? And how to prevent it? Let's take a look ↓ What are the symptoms of dry eyes? Dry eye syndrome, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca If the eyes are compared to a "reservoir" The tear gland is the "faucet" If there is too little water in the "reservoir" Difficulty meeting corneal lubrication needs You will suffer from dry eyes Common symptoms of dry eyes include Dryness, fatigue, foreign body sensation There will also be fear of light, fear of wind, Burning or sore feeling Don't think that it will pass if you just endure it. Dry eye is a disease In addition to causing discomfort It also damages the tear film on the eye surface Causes damage to the cells on the cornea and conjunctiva In severe cases May cause vision loss or even blindness Such eyes are prone to "lack of water" What causes dry eyes? My parents said that all the problems are caused by mobile phones. They might be right this time. Under normal circumstances, people blink 15-25 times per minute. But when your eyes are fixed on a mobile phone or computer screen The number of unintentional blinks has decreased This way, the intraocular lubricant -- Tear secretion will also decrease When your eyes are fixed on the screen Opening the eyelids increases the corneal exposure Tears evaporate too quickly It will cause dry eyes and discomfort Dry winter can also cause dry eyes Being in air-conditioning or floor heating environment for a long time As the temperature rises, tear evaporation increases Eyes may also feel dry Vitamin A deficiency may indirectly cause dry eyes As a maintenance of human epithelial tissue Key nutrients for normal metabolism Vitamin A can prevent corneal dryness and degeneration In addition, diabetic rheumatoid arthritis It can also increase the incidence of dry eyes It is winter and the climate is dry. It’s the peak season for dry eyes If you experience dry eyes Why not try these tips? Tip: For dry eyes, in many cases, it is not necessary to rinse the eyes. Nowadays, the ingredients of many eyewash solutions are very complex. It is recommended to carry out standardized treatment under the correct diagnosis of a doctor. Producer: Tang Yi Producer: Zhang Qibin, Zhang Yuan Visual丨Liu Minmin Editor-in-charge: Zhao Yuqi Source: CCTV News Client |
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