Eye diseases in spring

High humidity, mold, and crowded environments during Tet (Lunar New Year) are some of the causes of itchy eyes, red eyes, stinging eyes, and watery eyes.

The beginning of the year is a suitable time for long trips, recreation, and travel. However, this is also when the "windows to the soul" are most vulnerable to harmful factors such as excessively high humidity (over 90%), viruses, mold growth, and allergens like pollen and insect hairs suspended in the air. In addition, crowded streets and heavy traffic during Tet (Lunar New Year) also contribute to reduced immunity, leading to eye allergies.

Red eyes, stinging eyes

Chlorine in swimming pool water, vehicle exhaust fumes, and dust are the main culprits behind red and irritated eyes. Additionally, reading while traveling, staying up late partying, or watching television during the Lunar New Year holidays can also cause red and tired eyes.

Women should pay attention to protecting their eyes during the spring season.

To remedy this, you should wear protective glasses when going outdoors, go to bed early, and carry eye drops containing antihistamines to reduce redness in your travel luggage. You can also choose eye drops that contain added vitamins to nourish and strengthen your eyes' resistance.

Itchy eyes

The eyes are a sensitive organ in the body. Therefore, when the body is allergic to biological substances, the eyes are the first organ to be affected and react through itching.

However, it's important to distinguish between itchy eyes due to allergies and itchy eyes due to conjunctivitis. If the redness or itching is simply due to allergies to foreign substances in the air and water, absolutely do not rub your eyes to reduce the itching. Additionally, you can use eye drops containing antihistamines. If the redness and itching are accompanied by discharge (mucus) and often appear more frequently upon waking, it is conjunctivitis. You should use antibiotic eye drops and see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.

Foreign object in the eye

While playing, foreign objects such as grains of sand, dust, pet hair, rice husks, splinters, metal fragments, wood pieces, etc., can fall into the eyes. Whether the foreign object is large or small, you should not rub or scrub vigorously, as it can become lodged in the eye and damage the skin around the eye.

It's best to remain calm and try to remove the foreign object gently. One helpful tip in this case is to gently rinse the eye with cooled boiled water, blinking repeatedly in the water to dislodge the object. Afterwards, you can apply mild antiseptic eye drops containing vitamins and panthenol to promote tissue healing.

Other eye diseases

If you suffer from certain eye conditions such as dry eyes, glaucoma, contact lens-induced eye inflammation, glaucoma, etc., prevention is essential. Massaging your eyes every night before bed is an effective method. Additionally, you should carry any prescription medications you need when traveling long distances, in case you are far from hospitals or pharmacies, and to promptly address any sudden increases in blood pressure during long flights or train journeys.

According to VnExpress