How to maintain eyes after surgery
With the continuous progress of ophthalmic surgery technology, more and more people choose to accept ophthalmic surgery. However, surgery is only the first step, and postoperative eye care is also important. Next, I will elaborate on how to maintain eyes after surgery from several aspects.
1. Eye hygiene
The first week after surgery is the key period for eye healing, so the doctor's suggestions and operation instructions must be strictly followed. First of all, the eyes after surgery need to be kept clean, and gently clean the eyes with normal saline or the detergent recommended by the doctor every day. At the same time, pay attention to keeping hands clean, and avoid touching eyes with unclean hands to prevent infection. Be careful and gentle when washing your face and hands to avoid flowing into your eyes.
In addition, the eyes after surgery are sensitive to light, so it is necessary to avoid exposure to strong light. If you need to go out, it is recommended to wear sunglasses or sunshade cap to avoid eye irritation. In addition, try not to stay in an environment with serious air pollution and keep the air fresh.
The most important thing is to pay special attention to the cleaning of eyes after surgery, and try to avoid rubbing eyes with hands to avoid pollution and irritation. Get medical attention in case of eye discomfort.
2. Avoid strenuous exercise and excessive eye use
During the postoperative recovery period, it is necessary to avoid strenuous exercise, such as running and carrying heavy objects, so as not to increase intraocular pressure and affect the surgical effect. At the same time, avoid using your eyes excessively for a long time, especially staring at electronic screens such as computers and mobile phones for a long time.
When watching TV, reading books and using electronic equipment, eye relaxation exercises should be carried out at intervals. Pause for a few minutes every 30 minutes, look far away from the visual field, or close your eyes for a rest, which will help reduce eye fatigue.
In addition, keeping good sleep habits is also important for eye recovery. We know that adequate sleep is helpful to the metabolism and repair of the eyes, which is particularly important for postoperative rehabilitation.
3. Diet conditioning
Proper diet is also helpful for postoperative recovery. Vitamins and minerals are essential to eye health, so it is recommended to increase the intake of foods rich in vitamins A, C, E and zinc, such as carrots, citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables and nuts.
At the same time, too much salt and sugar should be avoided to avoid water retention in the body and eye edema. Proper drinking water is also conducive to the metabolism and detoxification of the eyes.
4. Regular follow-up and eye care
The recovery process after surgery requires regular follow-up visits to ensure the health of the eyes. Regular follow-up visits can help doctors find and solve problems that may exist after surgery in a timely manner and ensure smooth recovery.
In daily life, eye care is also essential. Use eye drops and eye creams recommended by your doctor to keep your eyes moist. Avoid wearing contact lenses or glasses for a long time, and avoid rubbing eyes. Keep good eye habits, eye massage can also help eyes relax and recover.
Summary
The eyes after surgery need special attention and maintenance. First, keep good eye hygiene to avoid infection and irritation. Secondly, avoid strenuous exercise and overuse of eyes, and pay attention to eye relaxation and rest. Dietary conditioning is also important for the recovery of the eyes. Increase the intake of nutritious food appropriately. Finally, regular follow-up visits and daily eye care are also key to ensuring eye health.
During the recovery period after surgery and in our daily life, we must develop a good eye care habit to protect our eyes and keep them healthy and bright all the time.
