Use for a long time
After mobile phones, computers and other electronic products
The eyes often feel tired and swollen
Swollen eyes
Is it enough to apply heat directly?
Let's take a look at what the experts have to say
Hot compress if the eyes are swollen? Wrong! Symptoms vary, and relief methods vary
There are many situations in life where you encounter swollen eyes
It is necessary to analyze the situation on a case-by-case basis
If you can't touch the swollen eyes, apply a warm compress
Everyday eye discomfort
It can be roughly divided into the following five situations
The first: eye trauma
If there is breakage, it needs to be bandaged or even sutured first. If there is only swelling, apply cold compresses at the initial stage of trauma (within 24 hours) and warm compresses after the stabilization period (usually after 24 hours). Hot compresses can be applied with a hot towel, above the skin temperature, for 10-15 minutes at a time, once or twice a day.
Second: there is an infection
For example, conjunctival inflammation (or meibomian gland inflammation), if there are symptoms of redness, swelling, heat, and pain, cold compresses are required.
For cold compresses, use tap water to moisten the towel, it is not recommended to use ice packs, 10-15 minutes each time, once or twice a day. Remember not to apply warm compresses. After the stabilization period, only swelling symptoms, can be applied to warm compresses to facilitate absorption.
The third type: swollen eyes due to prolonged crying
After crying for a long time, it will cause insufficient secretion of lacrimal glands or even impaired function, and warm compresses can be used to improve blood circulation to facilitate the repair of function.
The fourth type: swollen eyes after waking up
It does not have much to do with drinking water, but is mostly related to internal medical diseases. Such as kidney disease, hypertension, etc., which require medical treatment.
The fifth type: dry eyes
Winters in the north are dry and cold, and the eyes are prone to inflammation.
At this time, a warm compress should be applied, which can improve circulation and strengthen resistance. At the same time, pay attention to environmental moisturizing, and if necessary, under the guidance of a doctor, give some moisturizing drugs (such as sodium hyaluronate, polyvinyl alcohol) to the eyes.
Eye care starts with diet, and these must be done
Pay attention to your daily diet
Usually eat more vitamin-rich vegetables, such as cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, white yams, etc. Avoid spicy foods such as green onions, ginger, and garlic.
Two eye-care teas
On fire, acute inflammation can be drunk with wild chrysanthemums and honeysuckle;
Dry eyes and presbyopia can be drunk with stevia flowers, supplemented by goji berries, mountain mushroom meat, inch dong, etc.
Watching TV, playing with computers, playing with mobile phones these precautions should be known
Protect your eyes
In addition to paying attention to your diet
Watch TV, play on the computer, play with the phone
Pay attention to these things as well
Science to watch TV, play with computers
Turn on the lights when watching TV, and keep a distance of more than three meters between people and the TV.
Televisions and computer screens should be placed in the backlit place, and the height of the screen should be parallel to or slightly lower than the line of sight of people.
The distance between the computer screen and the eyes should not be less than 50 cm, and the line of sight should be slightly below the line of sight by 10-20 degrees.
Watching TV and playing on mobile phones should not be too long. After about 30 minutes, you should take a break from your eyes, close your eyes or do eye exercises, or you can exercise outdoors or look into the distance.
Source: Health Hebei Guanwei