What's the matter with the big red eyes?

What's the matter with the big red eyes?

Recently, the health issue of "red eyes" has sparked heated discussions on social media and medical platforms. Many netizens reported symptoms of redness, itching or pain at the corners of their eyes, and worried that they were related to overuse, allergies or infection. This article will combine the hot topics and medical knowledge on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the possible causes and countermeasures of this phenomenon.

1. Data statistics on popular health topics across the Internet in the past 10 days

2. Analysis of common causes of red eyes

1.allergic conjunctivitis: Allergens such as pollen and dust mites increase in spring, and data show that nearly 30% of patients experience local congestion at the corners of their eyes.

2.dry eye syndrome: Prolonged use of electronic devices leads to insufficient tear secretion, which manifests as dilation of blood vessels in the corners of the eyes.

3.bacterial/viral infection: For example, acute conjunctivitis is often accompanied by yellow discharge. Recently, small-scale clusters of cases have appeared in many places.

4.physical stimulation: Improper wearing of contact lenses or mechanical friction caused by cosmetic residue.

3. Comparison of symptoms with different causes

4. Professional advice and preventive measures

1.Seek medical attention promptly: If it persists for 48 hours without relief or vision loss occurs, an eye specialist examination is required.

2.daily care: It is recommended to use artificial tears (without preservatives) and apply hot compress twice a day.

3.environmental control: Use an air purifier to reduce allergen concentration and maintain humidity at 40%-60%.

4.Medication warnings: The Japanese eye drops that are hotly discussed on the Internet contain vasoconstrictor ingredients, and long-term use may aggravate symptoms.

5. References to recent hot cases

Recently, 15 cases of clustered conjunctivitis occurred in a middle school in Hangzhou, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that it was related to the spread of shared sports equipment. Experts remind you to pay special attention to hand hygiene and avoid rubbing your eyes in spring.

Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is April 1-10, 2023, covering mainstream platforms such as Weibo, Zhihu, and Baidu Health. Please follow your doctor’s advice for specific treatment options. This article is for popular science reference only.