Eye discomfort
The eye is an important organ of human vision, but in modern society, due to the long-term use of electronic screens and other environmental factors, many people will have some eye discomfort. So, what kind of symptoms need to go to the hospital to see an ophthalmologist?
First, dry eyes are a common symptom, especially among people who use electronic screens. Dry eyes can be accompanied by burning, tingling and trachoma, and even affect normal work and life in serious cases. If the symptoms of dry eyes recur or last for a long time, you need to go to the hospital to see an ophthalmologist.
Secondly, decreased vision is also a symptom that needs attention. Age is a common cause of vision loss, but if there is obvious vision loss among young people, it is necessary to carry out eye examination in time. The decline of vision may be the manifestation of refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, or the symptom of eye diseases such as fundus diseases and cataracts. Therefore, professional ophthalmologists are required for further inspection and treatment.
In addition, eyelid pain, redness, swelling and foreign body sensation are also common ophthalmic symptoms. These symptoms may be caused by bacterial infection, viral infection, allergic reaction or other eye diseases. Eyelid pain, redness and swelling may be accompanied by conjunctival congestion and increased secretion, which requires eye care and treatment with antibiotic eye drops. The foreign body feeling is usually caused by the foreign body entering the eye or under the conjunctiva, which requires the ophthalmologist to check and clear.
Symptoms of eye disease
In addition to the above common symptoms of eye discomfort, there are also some symptoms of eye diseases that need attention.
For example, sudden severe eye pain, sudden decline in vision, abnormal eye movement, etc. may be the manifestations of serious eye diseases, such as glaucoma, retinal detachment, eye tumors, etc. These diseases need to be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible to avoid permanent vision damage.
In addition, in case of redness of eyeball, conjunctival congestion, edema of eye tissue and other symptoms, timely medical treatment is also required. These symptoms may be caused by eye inflammation such as conjunctivitis, keratitis and blepharitis. Eye inflammation requires ophthalmic examination and appropriate treatment according to the condition.
Another common eye disease is cataract, which is characterized by blurred vision, increased glare, blurred color and other symptoms. Cataract is caused by lens opacification and requires surgery to restore vision. In case of these symptoms, seek medical advice from an ophthalmologist in time.
Age related ophthalmic symptoms
In addition to the symptoms of eye discomfort and eye diseases, there are also some age-related eye disease symptoms that need special attention.
A common symptom of people over 40 years old is the increase of myopia. With the growth of age, the lens of the eye gradually loses its elasticity, which reduces the ability of the eye to focus at close range, leading to the increase of myopia. If the degree of myopia increases sharply, it may be the symptom of retinal detachment of myopia, and fundus examination is required.
In addition, presbyopia is a common symptom of eye disease in the elderly. With the growth of age, the adjustment ability of the eyeball weakens, which reduces the focusing ability of the eye on close objects, leading to blurred near vision. Presbyopia usually needs to wear presbyopia glasses for correction.
Another age-related symptom is fundus macular disease, which is characterized by blurred or lost central vision. Fundus macular disease is an age-related disease, which can lead to visual loss in severe cases. If the central vision is blurred, fundus examination is needed to know whether there is macular disease.
Eye trauma symptoms
Eye trauma is a common emergency situation. If the following symptoms occur, immediate medical treatment is required:
First of all, after the eye is hit or stabbed, there are symptoms such as eye pain, blurred vision, and red eyes. It may be that the eye tissue is damaged or foreign body remains, and ophthalmic examination and treatment are required.
In addition, the eyeball may be punctured by a strong object, which may lead to eyeball perforation and exposure of eyeball contents. This is an eye emergency situation, which needs to be treated immediately.
Another common eye injury is chemical substances splashed into the eyes, such as acid and alkali splashed into the eyes, which will lead to eye burns and tissue destruction. In this case, it is necessary to immediately flush the eyes with a large amount of water and seek medical treatment in time.
Summary
Wang Jun, an ophthalmologist, said that in case of eye discomfort such as dry eyes, decreased vision, eyelid pain, redness and swelling, and foreign body sensation, you should seek medical advice from an ophthalmologist in time. At the same time, sudden severe eye pain, sudden decline in vision, redness of the eye, conjunctival congestion and other symptoms may be the manifestation of serious eye diseases, which need to be treated as soon as possible. In addition, age-related ocular symptoms such as increased myopia, presbyopia, and fundus macular disease also need attention. For eye trauma, especially emergency cases such as eye perforation and chemical burns, immediate medical treatment is required. Therefore, all patients with the above symptoms should go to the hospital to see an ophthalmologist in time for correct diagnosis and treatment.
