Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department: How to prevent and treat lacrimal sac obstruction?
Dacryocystis obstruction is a common ophthalmic disease, especially the eye discomfort and epiphora caused by the inability of tears to drain out of the lacrimal sac. As a professional ophthalmic hospital, Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department has accumulated rich experience in the prevention and treatment of lacrimal sac obstruction. The following will explain how to prevent and treat lacrimal sac obstruction from four aspects: diet, lifestyle, medication and surgical treatment.
1、 Diet conditioning
Diet is one of the important measures to prevent lacrimal sac obstruction. At ordinary times, attention should be paid to increasing the intake of vitamin A, C and E to increase the support for the stability and repair ability of tear film. At the same time, eating more collagen rich foods, such as eggs, fish, vegetables and fruits, will help improve the quality of tears. In addition, eat less spicy and irritant foods, such as pepper, garlic and mustard, to avoid stimulating the lacrimal gland to secrete too much tear, which will lead to blockage of lacrimal gland channels.
In addition, proper water supplement is also the key. Maintaining a good water balance helps to maintain the normal secretion and discharge of tears. Therefore, drinking enough water every day to avoid dehydration can effectively prevent the occurrence of lacrimal sac blockage.
2、 Habits
Correct living habits can also effectively prevent lacrimal sac blockage. First of all, pay attention to eye hygiene, wash your hands frequently, and gently wipe your eyes with a clean and soft towel to prevent bacterial infection and oil blockage leading to obstruction of lacrimal passage. Secondly, avoid using your eyes for a long time and staring at the electronic screen closely. Proper rest and eye exercises can effectively reduce eye fatigue and promote the normal circulation and discharge of tears.
In addition, pay attention to eyelid moisturizing and cleaning is also an important preventive measure. Use an appropriate amount of eye cleaning products, and regularly clean the eyelids and eyelash roots to avoid the obstruction of lacrimal gland channels caused by oil accumulation and eczema.
3、 Medication
In the early stage of lacrimal sac obstruction, some medical treatment can be tried to promote the discharge of tears. Guangzhou Sun Yat sen Eye Hospital usually prescribes some tear elimination drugs, such as artificial tears and tear substitutes, according to the specific conditions of patients, to help regulate tear secretion and dilute viscous tears. In addition, doctors may also recommend that patients use anti-inflammatory drugs or antibiotic eyedrops to prevent infection and reduce eye inflammation.
However, drug treatment is only applicable to patients with early lacrimal sac obstruction or mild symptoms. For patients with severe obstruction or infection, surgical treatment is more common and effective.
4、 Surgical treatment
Surgical treatment is the first choice for severe lacrimal sac obstruction. Guangzhou Zhongshan Eye Hospital has advanced equipment and a high-level medical team, providing a variety of surgical treatment options, such as lacrimal sac irrigation and catheterization. The lacrimal sac irrigation is to clean the lacrimal sac and dredge the blocked lacrimal gland channels by injecting normal saline or antibiotic solution. Catheterization is to insert a tiny catheter into the lacrimal gland passage of the patient to help the lacrimal fluid drain smoothly.
Surgical treatment is usually safe and effective, with a short postoperative recovery period, and has a significant effect on the treatment of lacrimal sac obstruction.
summary
Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Hospital effectively prevented and treated lacrimal sac obstruction through diet conditioning, improvement of living habits, medication, surgery and other methods. Patients who adhere to good dietary habits and appropriate eye care measures in their daily life, and reasonably choose medication or surgical treatment programs can help restore the normal flow of tears, alleviate eye discomfort, and prevent further development of the disease.
