Tips for treating red eyes in spring

Spring is the season when many diseases breed, and red eyes are a very common one among them. It is medically known as "conjunctival congestion". At the same time, we need to be alert to pink eye disease, so it is particularly important to find scientific and effective prevention and treatment methods. Not staying up late, avoiding excessive use of the eyes, exercising more, eating more green foods and keeping a cheerful mood are all very good methods. Friends in need can try them.

1. What causes these eye discomforts in spring?

1. Itch: Many people have experienced the symptom of "itchy eyes", which usually gets better by rubbing them with hands. If your eyes are often itchy, it may be conjunctivitis. Since the eyeballs are often exposed to the air, they are inevitably exposed to many bacteria, which can easily lead to inflammation. Therefore, if your eyes are often itchy, it is recommended to go to the hospital to see a doctor.

2. Red: "Red" eyes are also a common symptom. For example, if you stay up late, your eyes will appear red the next day. This is medically known as "conjunctival congestion". Therefore, you should pay more attention to rest in your daily life. If your eyes become red in the spring and do not get better, you need to be alert to pink eye, also known as "acute catarrhal conjunctivitis." This is a common disease in the spring, so once you discover it, you should seek medical attention immediately.

3. Grinding: There are two possibilities for the frequent sensation of "grinding" of the eyes. First, you may have conjunctivitis. Second, there may be stones on the eyelids. If it is conjunctivitis, the nodules will be cured by anti-inflammatory treatment. If you have stones, you must go to the hospital for treatment.

4. Tears: In addition to the influence of strong light, wind, foreign objects and other reasons, you also have to consider whether the tear duct is blocked. You need to go to the hospital for detailed examination and treatment.

5. Dryness: If the dryness is caused by excessive fatigue, you need to rest more. If the dryness is caused by wearing contact lenses for a long time, you should pay attention to dry eyes. It is best to go to the hospital for a check-up to see if the tear secretion is insufficient or the tear film is damaged.

6. Lump on the eyelid: If it is small, painless and itchy, it is likely a "chalazion". If it is red, swollen, hot and painful, you need to consider a "sty". If the swelling does not go away with hot compress, you will have to go to the hospital for surgery to remove the cyst or abscess.

7. Eye pain: Eye pain is mostly caused by overuse of the eyes, which leads to eye fatigue, or unsuitable glasses. If the swelling and pain lasts for a long time and does not get relieved, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible. This is most likely caused by increased intraocular pressure, which can easily induce "glaucoma". If it is neither soreness nor swelling but severe pain, you may have "keratitis" and you should seek medical attention immediately.

The above are common eye problems in spring, and if they occur, they can be treated symptomatically. In addition, it is well known that spring is a good time to nourish the liver and protect the eyes, so everyone should pay attention to eye health.

2: 5 tips to protect your eyes from dryness in spring

1. Go to bed before midnight

From 11pm onwards, it is the time when blood circulates through the liver and gallbladder meridians in traditional Chinese medicine. Sleeping at this time can allow the "blood to return to the liver" and detoxify the liver. And Chinese medicine says that "sufficient liver yin can nourish the eyes", so the eyes are also nourished.

2. Avoid excessive use of eyes

The first element of eye protection in spring is to avoid excessive eye use. After using your eyes for 1 hour continuously, you must develop the habit of taking a 15-minute break. You can cover your eyes lightly with your palms and try to relax all the muscles in your body. Then massage the acupuncture points around the eyes to make the qi and blood in the eyes flow smoothly, so as to eliminate the tension or spasm of the ciliary muscles.

3. Do more outdoor sports

The best way to eliminate eye fatigue is to go out for a walk in the suburbs to enjoy the greenery and climb high to see the distant view in your spare time. Especially for children, they can go out and fly kites more often, which can broaden their horizons, regulate the eye muscles and help relax the eye muscles.

4. Eat green food to nourish the liver

Green enters the liver meridian, so green foods can maintain the liver. Experts point out that people who use their eyes for a long time can eat more foods that nourish the liver and kidneys, such as animal liver, milk, soy products, carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, celery, oranges, strawberries, etc. Eat less hot, spicy, greasy, and tonic foods.

5. Keep a cheerful mood

In spring, people are more easily excited than in other seasons, and mood swings are greater, which can cause damage to the eyes and liver. So in spring, you need to keep a good and stable mentality. Listen to more pleasant music in your spare time. Female friends with long hair can try letting their hair down and combing their hair more often to relax themselves.