What are the benefits of hot water fumigating eyes

The hot water we just boiled is usually 100 degrees. When we pour it into a cup, we will find that the residual heat of the hot water will turn into some water vapor. As the water vapor rises, our water can be slowly cooled. It is the water vapor of the hot water that is used for compressing our eyes. It has many benefits and can relieve eye fatigue. So what are the benefits of hot water fumigating the eyes?

1. What are the benefits of hot water fumigation of eyes?

1.1. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hot compress has the effects of dredging meridians, promoting the flow of qi and blood, dispersing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain; modern Western medicine believes that the main purpose of hot compress is to dilate blood vessels, promote the absorption of inflammation, relieve pain, promote local blood circulation, promote the absorption and dissipation of blood stasis, and increase local nutrition. Home hot compresses are mainly used for keratitis, acute iridocyclitis, sty, acute dacryocystitis, subcutaneous hemorrhage, etc. (Note: Do not apply hot compresses to the eyes in case of acute conjunctivitis).

1.2. Hot compress on the eyes can promote blood circulation around the eyes, relieve symptoms of eye fatigue, and increase the temperature of the eyes. If patients with dry eyes can persist in doing so, it will be of great help in alleviating discomfort. For ordinary people, it also has a certain preventive effect.

2. Common methods of hot water fumigation of eyes

2.1. Dry heat compress

Use a hot water bottle or a bottle that can withstand high temperatures, fill it with hot water, wrap it with gauze or a clean towel, and place it on the eyes that need hot compress. The temperature is generally around 40 degrees (note that the temperature should be moderate to avoid burns). Apply hot compress for 15-20 minutes each time, twice a day.

2.2. Moist heat compress

Prepare a clean towel, fold it into a size of 7-8 cm, soak the towel with hot water, wring it dry, close your eyes, and place the towel directly on the eyelid skin. Make sure the temperature is moderate to avoid burns. Do this for 15-20 minutes each time, twice a day. Or pour hot water into an open cup, place your eyes over the rim of the cup, and steam your eyes with hot air.

What are the benefits of hot water fumigation of eyes?

3. Is it better to use hot water or cold compress for eye swelling?

3.1. Use cold compress for swollen eyes

Girls may cry because of a touching movie or something sad. After their eyes are swollen, they can immediately apply cold compresses to reduce the swelling. This can effectively constrict the blood vessels around the eyes, thereby helping to reduce swelling of the muscles around the eyes and inhibit congestion of the eyes.

3.2. Use hot compresses when your eyes are inflamed or swollen

Girls may get eye inflammation due to wearing contact lenses and other reasons, and some inflammation may cause swollen eyes. In this case, hot compress can effectively reduce the swelling of the eyes.