Professor Jin from Wuhan Union Medical College Eye Hospital explains the causes and treatment of dry eyes.

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Causes of dry eyes

Dry and astringent eyes are a common eye discomfort, mainly manifested as dry eyes, tingling, itching, blurred vision, etc. So, what is the reason for dry eyes? I will elaborate from several aspects below.

1. Environmental factors: One of the main reasons is the change of environmental factors. For example, being in an air-conditioned environment for a long time, working in front of a computer for a long time, and a dry climate may cause dry eyes. These factors will accelerate the evaporation of eye water, resulting in dry and uncomfortable eyes.

2. Using electronic products: Modern people cannot live without electronic products, such as computers, mobile phones, tablets, etc. Staring at the electronic screen for a long time reduces the number of blinks, and the vitreous body constantly releases water, resulting in dry eyes.

3. Eye disease: Some eye diseases may also lead to dry eye symptoms, such as dry eye, conjunctivitis, keratitis, etc. Dry and astringent eyes caused by these diseases are often accompanied by other symptoms, such as redness and swelling of eyes, increased secretion, etc.

4. Age factor: With the growth of age, the eye structure will change, and the tear secretion ability of the eyes will decline, resulting in dry eyes. This situation is particularly common among middle-aged and elderly people.

Treatment of dry eyes

For the treatment of dry eyes, we can start from the following aspects.

1. Environmental adjustment: The easiest way to improve dry eyes is to change the environment. Keep the indoor air moist, try to reduce the time of using electronic products, and appropriately increase the number of indoor plants, which will help to alleviate the symptoms of dry eyes.

2. Pay attention to eye hygiene: Attention to eye hygiene is also an effective measure to alleviate dry eyes. Every once in a while, we should take appropriate eye rest to help the eyes relax and promote the uniform distribution of tears by closing the eyes and staying away from the electronic screen.

3. Use artificial tears: Artificial tears can effectively alleviate the symptoms of dry eyes. By dropping artificial tears, you can increase the wetness of the eyes and reduce discomfort. However, when using artificial tears, choose products with reliable quality and follow the doctor's instructions.

4. Medical treatment: If the symptoms are serious and affect normal life, it is recommended to see a doctor in time. The doctor will determine the cause of dry eye symptoms through detailed eye examination and give corresponding treatment plans. It is very important to treat the etiology for alleviating symptoms and improving dry eyes.

Summary

There are many reasons for dry eyes, including environmental factors, too long use of electronic products, eye diseases and age. For different reasons, we can alleviate the symptoms of dry eyes by adjusting the environment, paying attention to eye hygiene, using artificial tears and seeking medical treatment.

If you often feel dry and unwell, it is recommended to see a professional doctor as soon as possible. For example, Professor Jin of Wuhan Union Medical College Eye Hospital is a professional ophthalmologist. He will give you a detailed examination and provide you with the best treatment plan to help you regain healthy and bright eyes.