Dry eye syndrome, which sounds like a minor ailment, is a quiet pain for many people in modern society. In this digital age, staring at computer screens and mobile phone screens for long periods of time has become the norm in our lives. And this has become the first reason why dry eye syndrome quietly invades our eyes. Today, let's take a closer look at dry eye syndrome, explore its causes, effects and effective solutions, hoping to bring you a soothing moisturizer and a touch of coolness.
1 Causes of dry eye syndrome
Dry eye syndrome, in short, is a common eye disease caused by the inability of tears to lubricate the eyes, resulting in symptoms such as dryness, pain, redness, swelling, and blurred vision. Its causes can be broadly divided into two categories: insufficient tear secretion and rapid evaporation of tears.
Insufficient tear production: This may be due to lacrimal gland dysfunction, such as tear gland atrophy with age, or systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, SJ[GF]F6[GF]gren syndrome, etc., which affect the normal function of the lacrimal gland.
Tears evaporate too quickly: Facing a computer or mobile phone screen for a long time can unconsciously reduce the number of blinks, resulting in tears evaporating too quickly. In addition, dry environments, air conditioners, fans, etc., can also accelerate the evaporation of tears.
Effects of dry eye: Although dry eye is not fatal, its impact on quality of life cannot be ignored. It's not just an eye discomfort, it's a mood haze. Symptoms such as dryness, itching, astringency, blurred vision, etc., will seriously affect work efficiency and quality of life, and may also lead to corneal damage and affect vision health in the long run.
2 Solution
In the face of dry eyes, we are not at a loss. Here are some ways to prevent and alleviate dry eyes:
Adjust your living habits: Arrange the use of electronic products reasonably, keep looking away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes, rest for 5-10 minutes every hour, leave your seat, change your status, and walk around for a while. Maintain indoor humidity and avoid blowing air conditioners or fans on your face for long periods of time.
Eye exercises: Perform eye exercises, such as eye movement, blinking, etc., to promote tear production.
Eat wisely: Increase your intake of foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, such as deep-sea fish and flaxseed oil, which can help improve dry eyes.
Professional**: If the symptoms are severe, you should seek medical attention in a timely manner, according to the doctor's recommendations**, which may include medications**, tear gland massage, or even surgery**.
Dry eye is a small symptom, but it is related to our quality of life and vision health. In this era of information and electronic products, let us not forget to take care of our eyes, prevent and protect dry eye syndrome through scientific methods, and protect this window to the soul.
3 Causes of dry eyes
Dry eye** is complex and diverse, but if we understand it deeply with the metaphor of water sources, it is not difficult to find that its root cause is strikingly similar to the water cycle anomaly in "clouds and rain, and products flow in shape". From local water shortage, logistics loss, to water shortage, the in-depth interpretation of these three aspects can not only help us better understand dry eye syndrome, but also provide us with more scientific prevention and methods.
Local water insufficiency:Local water insufficiency, i.e., insufficient tear secretion in the eyes, can be likened to insufficient water in the water source. In the human body, tears are secreted by the lacrimal glands, which are responsible for moistening the eyeball and cornea, providing essential nutrients, and forming a protective film to prevent the invasion of external microorganisms. Lacrimal gland hypofunction, such as decreased lacrimal gland secretion due to aging, hormonal changes, or certain autoimmune diseases such as SJ[GF]F6[GF]GREN syndrome, can lead to a lack of "water" in the eye, which can lead to dry eye symptoms.
Loss in the middle of the logistics:Loss in the middle of the flow, i.e. the rapid evaporation of tears, can be likened to the running and dripping of water during transportation. Normally, tears are evenly distributed on the surface of the eyeball and redistributed through blinking movements to keep the eye moist. However, in the case of long-term use of electronic screens, in a dry environment or long-term use of air conditioners, the evaporation rate of tears is accelerated, resulting in the rapid loss of "water" on the surface of the eyes.
Water shortage:The lack of water can be understood as a water source obstacle for the supply of tears, that is, because of the deficiency of the liver and kidney, the overall kidney water is insufficient, the liver qi is stagnant, and the water is difficult to reach the eyeballs, which is not enough to effectively moisturize the eyes. In addition, it will also affect the composition and quality of tears. Usually tears are made up of water, oil, and mucus, and the balance of these three is essential for maintaining the stability of the tear film. When the oil secretion in tears is insufficient, such as due to chronic meibomian gland dysfunction, the tear film will rupture too quickly, and the tears cannot effectively cover and protect the surface of the eyeball, just like the water source is available, but the quality problem cannot meet the demand, which will also lead to the occurrence of dry eye syndrome.
Epilogue. The formation of dry eye syndrome is like a problem in the miniature water circulation system, whether it is insufficient water at the source, water loss during transportation, or water quality problems, which will cause the balance of the eye ecosystem to be disrupted, resulting in a series of uncomfortable symptoms. Therefore, to prevent dry eye syndrome, it is necessary to start from these three aspects, adjust living habits, maintain appropriate indoor humidity, use electronic products reasonably, and seek medical attention in a timely manner, in order to restore the "water circulation" of the eyes and maintain the health and comfort of the eyes.