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Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department: What methods can alleviate the eye discomfort of hyperthyroidism?

 Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department: What methods can alleviate the eye discomfort of hyperthyroidism?

Methods for relieving eye discomfort caused by hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is a disease caused by hyperthyroidism, often accompanied by eye symptoms, such as exophthalmos, vision loss, eyelid swelling and dryness. These eye discomfort bring patients a lot of trouble. Here are some ways to relieve eye discomfort caused by hyperthyroidism.

Standardized treatment of hyperthyroidism

Treatment of hyperthyroidism is the primary method to relieve eye discomfort. Patients with hyperthyroidism should receive standardized treatment in time to control hyperthyroidism. Common treatment methods include medication and surgery. Drug treatment mainly uses antithyroid drugs to suppress hyperthyroidism, so as to alleviate eye discomfort. Surgical treatment is usually considered when drug treatment is ineffective or inapplicable. The operation can choose thyroidectomy or thyroid iodine 131 treatment to fundamentally solve the problem of hyperthyroidism. In addition, patients should return regularly during treatment, cooperate with doctors to manage hyperthyroidism, and timely adjust the treatment plan. At the same time, hyperthyroidism patients should also follow a healthy lifestyle, maintain good habits of work and rest, eat reasonably, exercise moderately, enhance immunity, and help alleviate eye discomfort.

Eye moisturizing and care

Dry and astringent eyes are one of the common eye discomfort symptoms of hyperthyroidism patients, and eye moisturizing and nursing can effectively alleviate this discomfort. Patients with hyperthyroidism can use artificial tears to moisturize their eyes and alleviate their dryness. In addition, regular hot compress and eye massage can also promote blood circulation, relieve eye pressure and alleviate eye discomfort. Of course, you should also avoid using your eyes for a long time, pay attention to maintaining a good indoor environment, and avoid eye irritation.

Wear safety glasses

The eyes of hyperthyroidism patients are vulnerable to external stimulation, so wearing protective glasses can effectively reduce the impact of stimulation on the eyes and alleviate eye discomfort. Protective glasses can block the ultraviolet ray of the sun and other harmful light, reducing the irritation to the eyes. In addition, some hyperthyroidism patients can also choose to wear specially designed sunglasses, which can protect their eyes and improve their appearance.

Actively treat and follow the doctor's advice

Hyperthyroidism eye discomfort is a problem that needs long-term attention and treatment, so patients should actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment plan and follow the doctor's instructions for treatment. If the patient has symptoms such as eye pain, severe vision loss or eyelid weakness, he/she should seek medical advice in a timely manner and receive examination and treatment from an ophthalmologist. In a word, alleviating eye discomfort of hyperthyroidism requires various measures, including standardized treatment of hyperthyroidism, eye moisturizing and care, wearing protective glasses, and active treatment and following medical advice. Only under comprehensive management can the eye discomfort of hyperthyroidism patients be effectively alleviated and the quality of life be improved.
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