Why are your eyes always crying?
In the past 10 days, the discussion about "eyes always watering" has continued to rise on the Internet, especially during the peak season of pollen allergies in spring. Many netizens reported that their eyes frequently watered, itched, or were red and swollen. This article will combine recent hot topics and medical knowledge to analyze the common causes of tears and how to deal with them.
1. Related topics of recent hot topics
| Topic keywords | Search volume trends | associated symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Vernal conjunctivitis | up 42% | Tearing+eye itching+redness and swelling |
| dry eye syndrome | up 28% | Tears + foreign body sensation |
| allergic rhinitis | up 35% | Crying + sneezing |
2. Analysis of common causes of tears
1.environmental stimuli: Recently, sand and dust weather (in the northern region) and pollen concentration (in the southern region) have become hot search keywords.
| area | main source of stimulation | Protection recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei | PM10 exceeds the standard | Wear goggles |
| Yangtze River Delta | Indus catkins + pollen | Use artificial tears |
2.Eye diseases: The Weibo health topic shows that the number of reads of # Dry Eye Disease Rejuvenation has exceeded 120 million.
| disease type | Typical symptoms | High-risk groups |
|---|---|---|
| allergic conjunctivitis | Tearfulness + mucus discharge | Children/Allergies |
| Tear duct obstruction | persistent tearing | Middle-aged and elderly people |
3. Solutions for recent hot searches
1.Drug hot search list: Xiaohongshu’s TOP3 evaluation of eye protection products in the past 7 days
| product type | Usage scenarios | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium hyaluronate eye drops | dry eye syndrome | ≤4 times a day |
| Anti-allergy eye drops | allergic tearing | Requires doctor's prescription |
2.Life care advice: The Douyin #eye protection tips topic has been viewed more than 80 million times
• Hot compress method: Apply towel to eyes at 40℃ (twice a day)
• Dietary conditioning: Increase vitamin A intake (hot-searched foods: carrots, blueberries)
• Eye habits: look into the distance for 20 seconds every 20 minutes (the recently popular “20-20-20 rule”)
4. When do you need medical treatment?
| red flag | possible disease | emergency indications |
|---|---|---|
| Tearfulness + vision loss | keratitis | Need to see a doctor within 24 hours |
| Tearing + increased intraocular pressure | glaucoma | seek medical attention immediately |
5. Latest suggestions from experts
According to the spring eye protection tips released by the Ophthalmology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association on April 15:
1. People who wear contact lenses for a long time cry and need to check for corneal damage.
2. For tearing combined with nasal symptoms, joint diagnosis and treatment by an ENT department is recommended
3. Recurrent tearing in children should rule out congenital lacrimal duct stenosis
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from April 5 to April 15, 2023. The data sources include Weibo, Baidu Index, Xiaohongshu and other platforms. If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or worsen, please go to a regular hospital for ophthalmology treatment in time.
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