Ophthalmologists say stye’s eyes are more frequent, suggesting people wear masks to prevent covid Avoid touching the lower eyelid.
on July 16 Sasi Yaisawang, ophthalmologist specializing in cornea and vision correction, private hospital (hospital) give an interview ‘Matichon’ Additional After the information was published, there were reports of eye disease patients. Especially eye stye increased during the epidemic situation of COVID-19. which may be related to wearing a mask And warned people to be careful to wear masks to be tight and concise that before, during the new Covid-19 epidemic, read a report in the Euro Times magazine, there were reports of ophthalmologists from many that Increasingly, the number of ophthalmic patients was observed. This may be caused by wearing a mask that is incorrect, not tight, tight, causing the edge of the mask with germs to come in contact with the lower eyelid. Until the eyes are inflamed or stye eyes. and more patients go to the doctor with such intelligence This is still just a report. But there is no systematic data collection or research studies.
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Dr. Sasi said that for Thailand From talking to friends of ophthalmologists in many hospitals, they found information similar to those reported, namely, that patients were treated for eye inflammation. or a remarkably more eye stye
“Usually, before the outbreak of COVID-19, patients will go to the doctor with eye inflammation. or eye stye 1-2 cases per week, but during the epidemic period, there are patients with such conditions every day. and many people a day and most of them are at the lower eyelid area,” said Dr. Sasi. Additionally, in the past, the stye’s eyes were found to be together around the upper eyelids. Because the area has 30-50 sebaceous glands, it is prone to inflammation easily. But it is worth noting that After the patient’s eye stye symptoms occur on the lower eyelid. with less sebaceous glands, only 20-30 glands
The reporter asked Has there been an official report on such cases? Ms. Sasi said no, because the stye’s eye problem is not serious. and can prevent or if it is cured within a quick time But it is necessary to warn people to be careful. so that there will be no problem
However, Dr. Sasi said that taking care to prevent eye inflammation. or as a stye’s eye, which is 1. Warm compress in the morning – evening every day to help the sebaceous glands drain well. 2. Avoid touching your eyes with your hands, not rubbing your eyes, keeping your eyelids clean. In addition, people who use masks should wear them correctly, tighten their faces and must be replaced every day.
“Even though the germs that get into the eyes are not covids. It’s just a common germ. But it is recommended that people be careful to maintain good hygiene,” said Dr. Sasi.
