● Lai Xianqiu: Deputy Chief Physician, Deputy Director of the Department of Facial Features of Jinhua Eye Hospital, Wensu County People's Hospital, Member of the International Orthokeratology Asia Branch.
● Learning experience: Master of Ophthalmology in Zhejiang University, participated in 1 key project in Jinhua City, presided over 1 project in Jinhua City, and 2 continuing education projects in Jinhua City. He has won the honorary titles of Advanced Worker of the Hospital, Outstanding Communist Party Member, and Excellent Teacher of Intern of Wenzhou Medical University.
● Professional expertise: engaged in ophthalmology work for 15 years, has rich clinical experience in the comprehensive prevention and control of myopia in adolescents, the fitting and treatment of various glasses and contact lenses, orthokeratology lenses, RGP fittings and complications, the diagnosis and treatment of strabismus and amblyopia, the application of visual training and the diagnosis and treatment of common diseases and multiple diseases in ophthalmology.
With the acceleration of the pace of life, the way of work, the change of intensity, many young people bow down, bow their heads to work timeout, with the prolongation of eye time, dry eyes, eye fatigue and other symptoms also follow, eye drops have become a necessity for many people, especially young people every day, they carry it with them, reading books, watching TV, playing computer for a long time, it is very natural to take out a few drops, feel very comfortable, very convenient, but this kind of health-looking "eye protection" approach, but there is a great security risk. On January 27, Lai Xianqiu, deputy director of the Department of Ophthalmology of Wensu County People's Hospital and an expert aiding Xinjiang, said in an interview with reporters.
Lai Xianqiu said that inappropriate long-term use of eye drops can also damage the eyes. Recently, the outpatient clinic received a patient, 22-year-old Ms. Wang, engaged in computer design work, at least 10 hours a day on the computer, the eyes often feel dry and astringent, very uncomfortable, at that time she thought it was not a big problem, she went to the nearby pharmacy to buy a bottle of eye drops.
After two months of continuous use, Ms. Wang found that her eyes were dry, foreign body sensation and pain when riding a bicycle. At this time, she realized the seriousness of the problem and rushed to the hospital for treatment. After detailed examination by the doctor, Ms. Wang's superficial erosion of the corneal epithelium in both eyes needs standardized treatment.
Eye drops are divided into antibacterial, antiviral, anti-allergic, pupil contraction, pupil dilation, promotion of corneal repair, prevention and treatment of dry eyes and other types from the function. The pH of the configuration, osmotic pressure, stability and the application of preservatives are related to the safety of the cornea, the normal physiology of the tear film, the flora of conjunctivitis and so on. All eye drops that have been opened for a long time should not be used, especially expired eye drops, and if the eyes are uncomfortable, it is recommended to choose the drug after the ophthalmologist examines and confirms the diagnosis.
What are the dangers of long-term use of eye drops? Lai XianQiu said.
One is dry eye. Most of the eye fluid contains a small amount of preservatives, which can damage the conjunctival cup cells in the eyes for a long time. Damage to conjunctival goblet cells can cause symptoms of dry eye such as redness, dryness, or pain in the eyes.
The second is that it is easy to suffer from glaucoma. Some patients after dropping hormone eye drops, will cause increased intraocular pressure, timely discontinuation of the drug after the intraocular pressure can return to normal, long-term use of hormone eye drops caused by hormonal glaucoma, resulting in decreased human vision, vision and visual field damage, this damage is irreversible.
The third is to produce drug resistance. Antibiotic eye drops can only be used in the case of eye infection, no inflammation, use of infection, especially long-term use, may cause normal conjunctival sac flora disorder, so that the bacteria in the eye drug resistance. In addition, delay in the treatment of eye diseases.
Some eye drops sold on the market usually have multiple effects such as anti-inflammatory, allergy, eye moisturizing, and improving fatigue, which can alleviate the discomfort symptoms of the eyes, and often cover up the condition of eye diseases and delay the best time for treatment.
Is there any good way to relieve eye fatigue?
Lai Xianqiu said that for a long time in a row (especially those who use mobile phones and computers to work) for 40 minutes, rest activities for 5-10 minutes, during the work, consciously close their eyes slightly, open their eyes, turn their eyes up and down, relax their eyes, or stand in front of the window and look into the distance.
You can also use hot water, hot towels or steam and other smoke baths to compress the eyes to promote blood circulation in the eyes and reduce the fatigue of the eyes. If the symptoms of eye fatigue have seriously affected life and work, please seek medical treatment in time, check the eye condition, exclude other eye diseases, and use anti-fatigue eye drops without preservatives appropriately according to medical advice.
Lai XianQiu suggested that eye drops absorb relatively quickly, will not affect the vision, generally used during the day, it is recommended to close the eyes for 5 minutes after the eye drops. Eye drops are best used under the guidance of a doctor and as per course of treatment. (Text/Tang Shengkai)