They say that the eyes - a mirror of the soul. But do we always good to take care of them? Ophthalmologist from New York Diba Chaudhry told about the most common mistake made by her patients.
Answers to questions about the health of the eye, and about what to do, you should not have been published edition of the popular American Health.
Sleeping in contact lenses.There are several types of lenses that can not be removed for the night according to instructions. But Chaudhry is still not advised to sleep in them, as in this case on the cornea rapidly multiplying bacteria.
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the risk of corneal ulcers is 10-15 times higher in those who wear long lens without interruption. According to the doctor, do not worry, if you are a half-hour nap in lenses (although, of course, it is better not to do). But in this case, keep in mind that to remove them immediately after a dream impossible to categorically! Your eyes have dried up, and you can damage the top layer of the cornea. The ophthalmologist advised to wait 20-30 minutes, and then drip into the eyes "artificial tears". And then remove the lens and on the rest of the day to give preference points.
Rub your eyes."Sometimes your eyes itch, and you need to rub them, but it is better to touch them only through closed eyelids" - advises the doctor. Otherwise, the result could be damaged vials and inflammation as the mucous easily catches dirt and germs.
Do not pass an annual medical check-ups. Chaudhry from his patients often hear that they have not been for decades an ophthalmologist as well see. In fact, changes in visual acuity is not the most important reason, because of which should see your doctor regularly.
"The fact that you need to check the health of the eye in general: for the eye no pain receptors, so if you have a damaged vessel or swelling of the eye, you can not know about it until it does not affect vision, or even worse, "- the doctor said.
For days not come off from the gadgets.Doctors believe that the light from computers, tablets, and other devices harmful to the eyes as well as ultraviolet light. In addition, prolonged exposure to the screen threatens to eyestrain and headaches. Chaudhry advises every 20 minutes to break away from work to 20 seconds to look at some distant object, to focus on something to look actively blink.
Draw arrows on the conjunctiva.This technique is often used make-up artists, but the ophthalmologist strongly advised to do so. In this case, a pencil or liner mixed with a tear, which washes eye makeup and particles can be "manned" microbes. And if you're also still in contact lenses, it deals double damage since the particles will settle makeup on them and block the access to oxygen.
Use tools for the lenses, lens or eye drops that have expired. It is difficult to resist the urge to save a little, especially if the shelf life is ended only recently. But it is better to throw such a product in the trash. And in any case it is impossible to wash the lens sterile liquids, such as water from a tap-under. This threatens the development of a very dangerous infection - Acanthamoeba keratitis.
Abuse drops of red-eye.They constrict the blood vessels, and thus the eye does not look so sore. But if you have some serious problem - it drops only a disguise and give a temporary effect. Therefore, the frequent irritation and redness of the eyes consult a doctor.
Neglect sunglasses.Winter sunglasses even more necessary than in the summer, says Chaudhry, because the sun's rays reflect off the snow. Lack of protection from ultraviolet radiation threatens burn the cornea, the appearance of spots on the whites of the eyes, and even cancerous tumors on the eyeball. Take care of your health!
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