In Jinan, Shandong Province, a 15-year-old boy rubbed his eyes and caused two retinal detachments, and is currently blind in his right eye and has almost no vision in his left eye. According to the doctor, the boy came to the doctor for cataract when he was 9 years old, and his eyes returned to normal after the operation, but the good times did not last long, and the retina of the boy's right eye was detached, and he was unable to save his vision after several surgeries, and eventually lost his sight. However, one year later, he had retinal detachment and other problems in his left eye. The doctor said that the boy's eyes were very itchy because of atopic dermatitis, and he kept rubbing them, and only then did he have retinal detachment in both eyes.
Rubbing your eyes is an action that we often do unconsciously, but did you know that it can have adverse effects on eye health? Let me explain it to you.
Allergies are a common problem caused by rubbing your eyes. We may have allergens such as dust, pollen or animal fur on our hands, and for people with allergies, rubbing our eyes can get these allergens into our eyes. The result is itchy eyes, red eyes, swollen eyelids, and watery eyes, which can seriously affect your comfort and vision.
In addition, rubbing your eyes may also cause damage to your eye tissues. What you may not know is that the corneal epithelium of the eye is very fragile. Frequent eye rubbing can damage the corneal epithelium, which can lead to eye discomfort such as eye sensitivity and tearing. If you rub your eyes too hard, it may even cause eyelid contusions, resulting in subcutaneous bleeding and hematoma on your eyelids. In addition, rubbing the eyes too vigorously can also cause pressure on the eyeballs, which in turn can cause conjunctival injection.
Another concern is that frequent eye rubbing may lead to infections. We often carry various pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi on our hands. Frequent rubbing of the eyes can easily allow these pathogens to enter the eye, which can lead to eye infections such as acute conjunctivitis. These infections can cause symptoms such as redness, pain, and increased discharge in the eyes. Not only will this make your eyes uncomfortable, but it may also have an impact on your overall health.
Therefore, to protect eye health, we should try to avoid the act of rubbing our eyes. If you experience eye irritation, you should seek the advice of a medical professional in time rather than rubbing your eyes to relieve the discomfort. In addition, we should keep our hands clean at all times and avoid bringing foreign substances into our eyes to reduce the risk of eye allergies and infections. Protecting eye health is everyone's responsibility, starting with a healthy lifestyle and good hygiene Xi. Keep these tips in mind to keep our eyes clear, comfortable, and healthy.