In autumn, your eyes will become dry if you use eye drops. Be careful. The more you use, the drier your eyes will become.

After the fall, in addition to the skin becoming dry, it seems that the eyes are also prone to dryness. Many people believe that it is caused by autumn dryness, and go to the pharmacy to buy eye drops to "moisten the eyes". Ophthalmologists say that there are many reasons for dry eyes, and relying on eye drops to relieve dry eyes will not solve the problem. Long-term use of eye drops may make the eyes "drier and drier." Experts recommend that if long-term dry eyes are not relieved, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination to rule out other eye diseases.

Does autumn dryness cause dry eyes? It has a lot to do with eye habits

"After the beginning of autumn, the number of people visiting hospital outpatient clinics for dry eye syndrome increases, and most of them will ask whether it is related to the dryness of autumn. But in fact, dry eye syndrome has little to do with the season, but is more related to the environment, diet and eye habits. For example, long-term exposure to air conditioning is more likely to cause dry eye syndrome than the dry climate in autumn." Experts say that with the popularization of electronic products such as computers and mobile phones, people's eye habits have changed a lot, such as using computers for a long time, looking at mobile phones for a long time, etc., and the smaller the screen, the greater the damage to the eyes. In addition, long-term exposure to air conditioning and air pollution can also cause symptoms such as dry eyes.

Experts say that dry eyes do not necessarily mean they are dry eyes. In fact, dry eye syndrome is also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca. In addition to dry eyes and fatigue, it is also accompanied by symptoms such as itchy eyes, foreign body sensation, pain and burning sensation, secretions, and even photophobia and sensitivity to external stimuli. It occurs more often in middle-aged and elderly people. This is because with age, meibomian gland dysfunction is more likely to occur, leading to a lack of tear film lipids and causing dry eyes. In addition, Sjögren's syndrome can also cause dry eyes, which is more common in menopausal women. "In fact, 90% of patients who come to the outpatient clinic due to dry eyes do not have dry eye syndrome, but dry eye symptoms caused by allergic conjunctivitis, chronic conjunctivitis, keratitis, etc. However, if you do not pay attention to treatment for a long time, the dry eye symptoms may recur over time and cannot be relieved.

Experts say that many small details that we don’t pay attention to in our daily lives can easily cause allergic conjunctivitis. For example, staying in an air-conditioned room for a long time will not only cause dry eyes, but the bacteria and dust hidden in the air conditioner will be blown out with the air supply from the air conditioner. These particles and bacteria can easily cause allergic conjunctivitis. The pillows we use when sleeping are also the source of allergic conjunctivitis. Not only the pillowcase, but also the pillow core contains a lot of dust mites, which need to be cleaned and replaced regularly.

Why do eyes become drier the more I use them to quench my thirst?

As an IT worker, Mr. Cao spends at least 10 hours in front of the computer every day. After the fall, Mr. Cao felt that his eyes became drier and drier, and he also began to feel tired and itchy. So, following the introduction of his colleague, he went to the drugstore and bought a bottle of eye drops that had a cooling effect and were very "eye-moisturizing". When I first used it, my eyes did feel refreshed immediately and my eyestrain was relieved a lot. Mr. Cao, who was overjoyed, would apply a few drops whenever he felt his eyes were dry or tired. But he gradually discovered that he used eye drops more and more frequently. If he stopped, his eyes would become drier and more tired than before. Experts say that there are many situations that can cause dry eyes, and it cannot be simply attributed to the dryness of autumn and solved by "hydrating" the eyes.

There is currently a situation of abuse of eye drops. Many people will think of using eye drops when they feel dry eyes, especially health-care and anti-fatigue eye drops. "More than 90% of eye drops contain preservatives, including health-care eye drops, also known as anti-fatigue eye drops. Long-term use of eye drops containing preservatives may damage the tear film, not only leading to dry eyes, but also causing eye diseases such as keratitis and blepharitis. If eye drops containing hormones are used for a long time, it may also cause glaucoma."

If you need to use eye drops, it is recommended to consult a doctor and choose the eye drops that are suitable for you. In addition, you can also choose artificial tear eye drops, especially the small-packaged artificial tear eye drops for disposable use, which generally do not contain preservatives. She reminded that eye drops are best used within one month after opening. If dry eyes and sore eyes do not occur occasionally but persist for a long time, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.

Tips:

Stay away from dry eyes, prevention is the key - Peng Juan reminds that in daily life, some small details can be very beneficial to the eyes if they are handled well

Humidify the air:

Staying in an air-conditioned room for a long time will accelerate the evaporation of tears, which will naturally cause symptoms such as dry eyes over time. It is recommended to use a humidifier to increase the humidity of the air around the body.

Pay attention to cleaning:

Bacteria, dust, mites, etc. in the air greatly increase the incidence of allergic conjunctivitis. Therefore, attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the permanent environment. For example, the air conditioner should be cleaned regularly, especially the air outlet and filter, which should be cleaned once a week. In addition, it is recommended to clean and dry pillowcases, pillow cores and other bedding items regularly both inside and outside. Many people only pay attention to replacing pillowcases, especially pillow cores, which are places where dust mites are prone to breed. It is recommended to replace the pillow core every one or two years.

Hot compress:

Applying a hot towel to the eyes for 10 minutes combined with proper eyelid massage can improve the symptoms of dry eyes. On the one hand, hot compress can promote the secretion of tears, and on the other hand, it can also promote the secretion of meibomian glands and prevent dry eyes caused by meibomian gland dysfunction.

Eat a healthy diet:

The elderly must pay attention to adjusting their diet. A diet that is too sweet, high in oil, or high in fat can lead to meibomian gland dysfunction. Eating more fish, vegetables and fruits, especially deep-sea fish rich in omega-3, is beneficial to the regulation of meibomian gland function. In addition, young people should also eat less fried, greasy or overly salty foods, otherwise it may cause or aggravate eye diseases such as conjunctivitis.