Treatment of ocular surface diseases in Xi'an Ophthalmology Department
As one of the most important senses of the human body, eyes are vital to our life. However, various ocular surface diseases often occur in the eyes, such as dry eye, conjunctivitis, keratitis, etc. For these ocular surface diseases, there are many professional eye hospitals in Xi'an to provide a variety of treatments. This article will elaborate from four aspects: eye protection, drug treatment, surgical treatment and TCM treatment.
1、 Eye protection
Eye protection is the basis of prevention and treatment of ocular surface diseases. First of all, pay attention to keeping eye hygiene, wash hands frequently and avoid rubbing eyes. Secondly, avoid using computers and mobile phones for a long time, and rest your eyes at intervals. In addition, keeping the indoor environment moist and using humidifiers or eye moisturizers can help alleviate dry eye and other ocular surface diseases.
In addition, eye protection is an important protective measure. During outdoor activities, sunglasses or goggles should be worn to reduce the damage of ultraviolet rays. People who work in air-conditioned rooms for a long time can wear appropriate goggles to reduce dry eyes.
In addition, regular inspection and eye care are also important means to protect the eyes. Regularly go to a professional ophthalmic hospital for eye examination every year to timely discover and treat the risk of ocular surface diseases.
2、 Medication
In the treatment of ocular surface diseases in ophthalmology, drug therapy is one of the common methods. For dry eye disease, doctors usually prescribe artificial tears or eyedrops to supplement the tears missing in the eyes and alleviate the dryness and irritation of the eyes. For inflammatory eye diseases such as conjunctivitis and keratitis, doctors will prescribe antibiotic eyedrops or anti-inflammatory drugs according to the condition to kill bacteria, diminish inflammation and alleviate symptoms.
In addition to eye drops, patients may also need to use eye ointment or ointment, which can be used at night to provide long-term relief and repair. For patients with eye diseases requiring long-term treatment, doctors sometimes prescribe oral drugs to treat ocular surface diseases caused by systemic diseases.
Before using any drug, the patient needs to consult a professional ophthalmologist to understand the use method and precautions of the drug in detail.
3、 Surgical treatment
If the drug treatment is ineffective or the condition is serious, the ophthalmologist may recommend that the patient receive surgery. Surgical treatment has different methods for different ocular surface diseases.
For patients with severe xerophthalmia, autologous serum eye drops or maxillary gland duct occlusion can be considered to improve the ocular wetness. For patients with severe keratitis and other diseases, corneal transplantation or other repair operations can be considered.
Surgical treatment needs to be carried out in a professional ophthalmic hospital, and detailed examinations and follow-up are required before and after surgery. After the operation, patients need to follow the doctor's instructions and pay attention to eye rest and nursing.
4、 TCM treatment
In addition to western medicine, Chinese medicine also provides some effective methods to treat eye surface diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes overall regulation and the use of traditional Chinese medicine.
Traditional Chinese medicine commonly used treatment methods include oral and external use of traditional Chinese medicine. Oral Chinese medicine can be prepared according to the specific conditions of patients, and can be used to clear heat and detoxify, nourish yin and moisten dryness to treat ocular surface diseases. For external use of traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Chinese medicine water is usually used to wash eyes or ointment to alleviate symptoms and promote the recovery of eyes.
Before receiving TCM treatment, patients need to consult professional TCM doctors and treat in strict accordance with the guidance of doctors.
summary
The treatment of ocular surface diseases in Xi'an Ophthalmology Department covers eye protection, drug treatment, surgical treatment and TCM treatment. Eye protection is the basis. Drug treatment is common and effective. Surgical treatment is suitable for patients with serious illness. TCM treatment provides another option. Patients should choose appropriate treatment methods according to their own conditions and receive treatment in professional hospitals.
