✅Eye Injury Blacklist
- Playing on Your Phone in the Dark
Blue light from the screen + flickering stimulates the macula, speeding up tear film breakage by 3 times! According to Ophthalmology Research, data shows that using your phone in a dark environment for 1 hour increases intraocular pressure by 40%.
- Using Popular Eye Drops Incorrectly
Containing vasoconstrictors (like Naphazoline), prolonged use can lead to dependency and dry eye syndrome. The Japanese Ophthalmological Association warns: 90% of “anti-redness” eye drops contain high-risk ingredients.
- Rubbing Your Eyes Vigorously
Rubbing and pressing the cornea increases the risk of keratoconus and causes eyelashes to turn inward, which can lead to corneal scratches. Studies show that rubbing with more than 20g/cm² of force can directly damage the corneal epithelium.
- Wearing Colored Contact Lenses While Showering or Swimming
Amoebic cysts in tap water can invade the lenses, causing corneal infections and blindness risks! Clinical case: 90% of patients with Acanthamoeba keratitis had a history of wearing contact lenses while exposed to water sources.
- Side-Lying While Watching Short Videos
A difference in focal distance between the left and right eyes of over 300 degrees can induce strabismus and glaucoma due to anisometropia.
✅Eye Care Guide
The 20-20-20 Golden Rule
Every 20 minutes of screen time, look at an object 20 feet (6 meters) away for 20 seconds. Principle: Relaxing the ciliary muscles to prevent accommodation spasms.
Choosing Artificial Tears
Choose preservative-free, single-dose artificial tears containing sodium hyaluronate and vitamin B12. Avoid long-term use of products with benzalkonium chloride as it can damage goblet cells.
Diet for Eye Health
Breakfast: Spinach and egg pancake (lutein + lecithin) Snack: Blueberry + carrot juice (anthocyanins + beta-carotene) Dinner: Steamed salmon (DHA to nourish the retina)
✅Eye Care Fun Facts
- Warm Compresses Are More Effective Than Cold Compresses
Applying a 40°C warm towel to the eyes for 10 minutes increases meibomian gland oil flow by 70% (prevents dry eyes).
- Set Your Computer Screen to Soft Yellow
Set the color temperature below 5000K to reduce blue light damage. (Tested effective in Win10’s “Night Light” mode)
- Yawning to Stimulate Tear Production
Deliberately yawning stimulates tear production, which is more natural than artificial tears. (A technique used by actors for eye care)
- Drink Herbal Tea Regularly: Chrysanthemum and Cassia Seed Tea
This liver detox tea goes beyond ordinary herbal teas. Ingredients like goji berries and mulberries help detoxify the liver, which is crucial for maintaining balanced eye health and overall vitality.
