What's going on with all the eye guano in your eyes? ——Analysis of hot health topics in 10 days
Recently, discussions about "abnormal eye secretions" have soared on social media and health platforms. Many netizens reported that eye feces increased in the morning, became sticky, and even affected their ability to open their eyes. This article will combine the popular data of the entire network in the past 10 days (November 1-10, 2023) to systematically analyze this phenomenon for you.
1. List of hotly discussed data on the entire network
| platform | Amount of related topics | Hot search highest ranking | Typical symptom keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28,500+ | No. 3 on the health list | Yellow discharge, blinding of eyes, burning sensation | |
| Tik Tok | 16,200+ | No. 7 on the life list | Sticky and stringy, red and swollen corners of eyes, photophobia |
| little red book | 9,800+ | Top 10 health topics | Dry eye syndrome, conjunctivitis, allergic reactions |
2. Analysis of common causes
According to the latest popular science video (released on November 5, 3.2 million+ views) by ophthalmologist @爱EYE doctor from a tertiary hospital, the abnormal increase in eye feces is mainly related to the following factors:
| type | feature | Proportion | Response suggestions |
|---|---|---|---|
| bacterial conjunctivitis | yellow purulent discharge | 42% | antibiotic eye drops |
| allergic conjunctivitis | White filamentous discharge | 31% | anti-allergy medications |
| dry eye syndrome | Thick discharge in the morning | 18% | artificial tears |
| Trichiasis irritation | Recurrent monocular attacks | 9% | eyelash correction |
3. Recent special warning cases
1.contact lens related infections(Health Times reported on November 3): A college student was infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and produced a large amount of yellow-green secretion due to wearing contact lenses for 18 consecutive hours. Experts emphasize that it should not be worn for more than 8 hours a day.
2.Secondary symptoms of influenza: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in many places remind that during the current influenza season, about 15% of patients are accompanied by increased eye mucus secretion, which is a typical manifestation of viral conjunctivitis.
4. The 5 issues that netizens are most concerned about
Compiled based on the popular questions and answers in November under the topic of "Eye Health" on Zhihu:
| question | frequency of occurrence | Key points of professional answers |
|---|---|---|
| Can I rub my eyes with my hands? | 68% | Absolutely prohibited, may cause secondary infection |
| How to choose eye drops? | 55% | Bacterial/viral/allergic need to be distinguished |
| Need to go to the hospital? | 49% | No relief for 3 days or accompanied by vision loss |
| How to prevent it? | 36% | Pay attention to eye hygiene and avoid sharing towels |
| Is dietary therapy effective? | twenty two% | Supplementing vitamin A and Omega-3 can help |
5. Practical nursing suggestions
1.Cleaning method: Use a disposable sterilized cotton swab, gently roll it from the inner corner of the eye outward, no more than 2 times a day
2.Hot compress techniques: Apply a warm towel to your eyes at around 40℃ for 5 minutes (recommended by CCTV’s “Road to Health” on November 8), which can soften secretions and improve meibomian gland function.
3.Medication reminder: Antibiotic eye drops should not be used for more than 7 days. After the symptoms disappear, continue to use them for 2-3 days to prevent recurrence.
4.Special groups: Eye droppings in newborns may be caused by obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct and require pediatric specialist treatment.
Conclusion:Eye feces is a "barometer" of eye health, and its changes in shape and quantity deserve attention. If the abnormality persists or worsens, it is recommended to go to a regular ophthalmology hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition with self-medication. As the seasons change recently, it is even more important to protect your eyes.
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