Pterygium: A Disease Employees May Face Before They Age

Pinguecula is an eye disease in which the tissue on the white of the eye grows up as a lump beside the cornea. It has the appearance of a thin, triangular, yellowish sheet. If left untreated, it can be dangerous to vision in the future. If it extends to the black ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี of the eye, it is called pterygium. Surgery to remove the cataract is required. Normally, these diseases occur in the elderly. But advances in technology or changes in the climate along with human behavior have made it possible. To find younger patients with pterygium.
What causes pterygium?
Ultraviolet light, a component of sunlight from the sun and some light bulbs.
- hot weather
- Dust and smoke
- wind
- Staring at a computer or phone screen
- Chronic dry eyes
- Age 40 and above, collagen fibers (Degeneration of Collagen Fibers) in the conjunctiva begin to deteriorate.
These polluted environmental factors are often present in the workplace. Causing some occupations affected. Including heavy eye strain.
- Construction workers who have to be exposed to the sun outdoors
- Welder
- Jewelry cutting staff
Pterygium symptoms
Eye irritation
- keen
- vehicle
- hurt
- swell
- red
- Tears flowing
- Dry eyes
- If there is inflammation, it will result in decreased vision.
- In some cases, there may be no abnormal symptoms.
Pterygium treatment
- Use artificial tears containing Antazoline and Tetrahydrozoline.
- Take anti-inflammatory drugs
If there is no inflammation or severe abnormalities. The doctor may recommend behavioral changes. avoiding sunlight or reducing the use of electronic devices. And surgery will not performe. Because after the procedure. The eyes will be exposed to wind. Which will make the eyes even drier, and the symptoms of the disease will flare up again. Unless there are other indications. That it has become pterygium, such as
- Astigmatism from pterygium
- It is obscured from the pupils. So that it is invisible.
- There was a pulling sensation that made it impossible to move the eyes.
Pterygium prevention
- Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, dust, smoke and hot weather.
- If you have to go outdoors, wear UV-protective sunglasses.
- People who work with chemicals or electrical appliances should wear protective eyewear.
- Office workers who have to use their eyes on computers for long periods of time should maintain a suitable distance and blink every 30 seconds to prevent dry eyes.
- Do not put your face directly in front of the air conditioner.
- Wash your hands frequently and avoid rubbing your eyes.
- When there abnormality. You should not buy medicine to eat or use eye drops yourself.
- People aged 40 and above should have their eyes examined annually.