Dr. Li, Shanghai New Vision Ophthalmology Hospital: What about dry eyes?

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Dr. Li, Shanghai New Vision Ophthalmology Hospital: What about dry eyes?

The eye is one of our very important sensory organs. It is easy to have dry eyes in the face of external factors such as electronic screens and air conditioners. So, when we feel dry eyes, how should we deal with it? The following is the answer to this question given by Dr. Li from Shanghai New Vision Eye Hospital.

Keep good eye habits

First of all, we should keep a good habit of using our eyes. Long time staring at electronic screen or books and other close work will lead to more tired eyes, and aggravate the symptoms of dry eyes. Therefore, we should take eye rest every once in a while and stay away from the screen. At the same time, we can take some eye relaxation exercises to relieve eye fatigue.

Second, avoid prolonged exposure to dry conditions. Dry environment will lead to faster evaporation of tears, and the degree of wetness of eyes will be reduced, resulting in dry eyes. Therefore, we can use a humidifier at home to increase indoor humidity, and we can also wear appropriate sunglasses outdoors to prevent eye irritation such as sandstorms.

In addition, keeping good eating habits is also very important to improve dry eyes. Taking more food rich in vitamin A, C, E and Omega-3 fatty acids can promote moist eyes and relieve dry eyes. Common foods include carrots, tomatoes, oranges, almonds, cod, etc.

Proper use of eye drops

Eye drops are a common way to relieve dry eyes, but using eye drops also requires some skills. First of all, before using eye drops, we should wash our hands to avoid bacterial infection. Secondly, when using eye drops, pay attention to the method of eye drops. Generally, drop the eye drops one at a time. After dropping the eye drops, close the eyes gently to make the drops evenly distributed on the eye surface. At the same time, we should choose the eyedrops that are suitable for us according to the doctor's advice. Overuse or abuse of eyedrops may cause other eye diseases.

In addition, if the dry eye is caused by dry eye, we can use some eye drops to treat dry eye. This kind of eye drops can relieve dry, painful eyes and other symptoms. It is recommended to use under the guidance of a doctor.

Check eye health regularly

Dry and astringent eyes may be one of the symptoms of some potential eye diseases, which often have no obvious symptoms in the early stage. Therefore, we recommend going to the hospital regularly to check the eye health. Doctors can evaluate the eye condition through fundus examination, intraocular pressure measurement and other methods, and find and treat eye problems as early as possible.

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When we feel that our eyes are dry, good eye habits, correct use of eye drops and regular inspection of eye health are the keys to our problems. At the same time, reasonable diet and keeping the room moist can also effectively relieve dry eyes. If the symptoms of dry eyes persist or worsen, we should seek medical help and advice from professional doctors in a timely manner.

Dr. Li from Shanghai New Vision Eye Hospital reminded everyone that eyes are an important asset in life. We should treat eye health problems correctly, pay regular attention to eye health, and protect them.