Ophthalmologist recommends 7 ways to take care of your eyelids Extraction of dry eye-inflammation-stye
on July 18 Dr. Teerawee Hongyok Doctor specializing in ophthalmology Specializing in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery, Rajavithi Hospital (Hospital) gave an interview after an ophthalmologist remarked. There have been reports of incidences of ophthalmic patients, especially stye eyes increased during the epidemic situation of COVID-19 This may be related to wearing masks that are sometimes inappropriately worn on the face. As a result, the eyelids become inflamed that in the part of Rajavithi Hospital, patients have not been treated with such symptoms that are very unusual. But the same was reported in some parts of the United States. It is reported in the 2021 American Journal of Medicine that the incidence has increased since before the outbreak of the coronavirus.
“In my personal opinion, I think that the mask also plays a part in causing the problem. In the case of wearing that is not tight, tight, attached to the nose or face because the breath will flow upward, causing dry eyes. However, the eyelids have a lot of sebaceous glands. If your eyes are dry, they will clog up the fat. And when the fat is clogged, it becomes more easily infected. Also, sometimes the hands may not be clean. When it touches the eyes, it can be infected as well.
“If the eye is inflamed or it is a real stye can be treated Because it is not a serious disease, therefore, it is still recommended to wear a mask every time when entering a crowded area in a community to prevent the spread of COVID-19.” Dr. Teerawee said
Dr. Teerawee said about preventing dry eyes, eye inflammation or stye eyes. 1. It is still recommended to wear a mask in a closed area. or crowded by wearing it close to the face Close the nasal passages to prevent air from entering the eyes. and change everyday Because of the stye’s eye, although it is but can be treated 2. If wearing a cloth mask, wash it with hot water. 3. Hands must be washed thoroughly every time before touching the face. Because germs can easily enter the eyes, nose, mouth.
Dr. Teerawee continued that 4. Do not touch or touch the face often. 5. Should choose a mask that is the right size for the face. to reduce catch or move the mask often 6. Find the masking tape around the edge of the upper mask so that it doesn’t move to the lower eyelid and 7. Clean the eyelid. And take special care of the eyelids with a warm compress for 5-10 minutes a day, or find a cotton swab to clean the eyelids to dissolve fat. This can help reduce the risk of dry eyes, eye inflammation, or stye eyes.