Wuhan Evening News (Correspondent Pei Nishang) During the Spring Festival, Ms. Zhou, who stayed at home, was either busy watching TV dramas or watching videos, but xerophthalmia came to "visit" her. Ophthalmologists warn that using electronic products for a long time or staying up late can lead to the occurrence of dry eyes.
During the Spring Festival this year, Ms. Zhou, 30, stayed at home with her mobile phone every day, either watching videos or watching TV dramas. Even though her eyes felt uncomfortable, she still insisted on using her mobile phone until the pain became unbearable and tears flowed down her face. Put down the phone. For several days, Ms. Zhou could not open her eyes, so she came to Aier Eye Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University for examination.
After a series of examinations, Ms. Zhou was diagnosed with xerophthalmia, with tear film rupture time of less than 1 second and severe eyelid congestion.
Yang Wanju, deputy chief physician of the hospital's cornea and ocular surface specialist, said: "If you stare at the mobile phone screen for a long time, the number of blinks will decrease, and the lipids secreted by the meibomian glands will decrease. Due to the lack of lipid protection, the stability of the tear film will be weakened. , the evaporation of tears increases, which will lead to dry eyes." Yang Wanju said that if you use your eyes excessively during the Spring Festival, xerophthalmia may have quietly come to your door.
Yang Wanju reminded not to use electronic products for a long time during holidays, let alone stay up late. At the same time, pay attention to eye hygiene, blink frequently, eat less greasy and spicy food, and pay attention to environmental moisture. If symptoms such as dry eyes, swelling and pain have already occurred, do not take it lightly and go to a professional hospital in time to avoid delaying the condition and worsening the dry eye. Severe xerophthalmia may cause visual impairment and, in extreme cases, risk of blindness.