What causes the dry eyes of the elderly?
Dry eyes of the elderly is a common eye problem, which brings discomfort and trouble to the elderly. Wuhan Eye Hospital for the Elderly focuses on the treatment and research of the eye problems of the elderly. The following will explain the reasons for the dry eyes of the elderly from many aspects.
Environmental factors of dry eyes
First, the climate is dry. Wuhan has a humid climate, but dry weather may also exist in some seasons, especially in autumn and winter. The dry environment will lead to the evaporation of water in the air, which will reduce the wet material on the eye surface, thus causing dry eyes.
Second, air conditioning and heating. In modern life, the widespread use of air conditioning and heating is also one of the reasons why the elderly have dry eyes. Air conditioning and heating can reduce the humidity of the air, resulting in rapid evaporation of moist substances on the surface of the eyes, and the eyes are prone to dry feeling.
Third, electronic screen. Older people may use electronic devices for a long time, such as televisions, computers, mobile phones, etc. These electronic screens will emit blue light, and long-term exposure to blue light will easily cause eye fatigue and dryness. In addition, older people tend to blink less when using these devices, which reduces the secretion of tears and also leads to dry eyes.
Physical factors of dry eyes
First, age. With the growth of age, the ability of the human body to secrete various lubricants will gradually decline, and the amount of tears secreted by the elderly will decrease. At the same time, the quality of tears will also change, which will easily lead to dry eyes.
Second, side effects of drugs. The elderly may take drugs for a long time, and the side effects of some drugs (such as antihistamines, diuretics, etc.) may cause dry eyes.
Third, chronic diseases. Some chronic diseases, such as Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, etc., can affect the secretion and quality of tears, thus causing dry eyes.
Dry eyes
First, use your eyes for a long time. The elderly use their eyes for a long time, such as reading for a long time, watching TV for a long time, etc., which can easily lead to eye fatigue and dryness.
Second, incorrect eye position. When using electronic devices, the elderly may be accustomed to lowering their heads or using their eyes at short distances, which will keep their eyes focused on objects at close distance for a long time, increase their force, and cause dry eyes.
Third, do not pay attention to rest. Long time continuous eye use without proper rest will lead to eye fatigue, which will lead to dry eyes.
Treatment and prevention of dry eyes
For the problem of dry eyes of the elderly, Wuhan Geriatric Eye Hospital provides a variety of treatment and prevention measures:
First, eyedrops. The hospital selects suitable eyedrops for the elderly to alleviate the symptoms of dry eyes by assessing the degree of dryness of the patients' eyes.
Second, adjust the living habits. The hospital will advise the elderly to properly control their time when using electronic equipment, maintain correct eye posture, and reasonably arrange eye use time and rest time.
Third, environmental regulation. The hospital encourages the elderly to use humidifiers in a dry environment to keep the air moist; At the same time, avoid long-term exposure to cold or warm air.
Through comprehensive treatment and prevention measures, Wuhan Geriatric Eye Hospital helps the elderly to alleviate the problem of dry eyes and improve their quality of life.
Summary
Dry eyes of the elderly are caused by many factors, including environmental factors, physical factors and behavior habits. Dry climate, air conditioning, heating and the use of electronic screens may cause dry eyes. Age, drug side effects and chronic diseases also increase the risk of dry eyes in the elderly. Prolonged eye use, incorrect eye use posture and lack of proper rest can also lead to dry eyes. Eye dryness of the elderly can be treated and prevented through eyedrops, lifestyle adjustment and environmental regulation. Wuhan Geriatric Eye Hospital is committed to helping the elderly to solve the problem of dry eyes and improve their quality of life.
