Eye Diseases After Summer Vacation? Check with Gangnam Eye Clinic :)

Eye Diseases After Summer Vacation? Check with Gangnam Eye Clinic :)

Monsoon, heatwave, typhoon

Many of you must have had a tough time

with the hot and humid weather this summer.

If you've had a cool summer vacation

and are now 'just in case' worried about eye diseases,

please make sure to get an eye exam quickly!!

During the summer vacation season, many people

visit beaches, valleys, and swimming pools,

and often experience eye discomfort, redness, and itchiness.

We're going to look at eye diseases that commonly occur around this time.

Conjunctivitis after water activities?!

Among the common eye diseases that occur after water activities around this time,

conjunctivitis is probably the most frequent case.

There's epidemic keratoconjunctivitis caused by adenovirus,

and acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis caused by entero- and coxsackieviruses.

Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis is also known by many as ‘Apollo eye disease’.

Epidemic Conjunctivitis

Patients complain of eye discharge, eyelid swelling,

tearing, redness, foreign body sensation, and pain.

In children with weak immunity, there is a risk of systemic symptoms

such as high fever, sore throat, and diarrhea,

so prompt treatment is recommended.

Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis

Symptoms include redness, conjunctival edema, subconjunctival hemorrhage,

eyelid symptoms, foreign body sensation, and tearing.

Natural healing within about 10 days is common,

but it's also true that deep caution is needed due to its high contagiousness!

Health tips to know during vacation: 5 lifestyle habits to prevent eye infections!!

1. NO habit of touching your eyes with your hands normally!!

2. Develop a habit of washing your hands, and especially wash them thoroughly

after touching your eyes (to prevent contagion).

3. Absolutely no swimming with contact lenses on.

4. Avoid swimming pools or crowded places when eye infections are prevalent.

5. Artificial tears and eye drops are personal items!

Do not share them with others.

Please keep the above information in mind,

and if your eyes still feel itchy or uncomfortable,

we recommend visiting an ophthalmologist quickly~!

What are the typical symptoms of conjunctivitis?

1. Eyes become red and bloodshot.

2. Itchy symptoms appear.

3. Eyelids swell and there's a lot of eye discharge.

4. The white part of the conjunctiva swells.

5. A foreign body sensation is felt in the eye.

If you experience any of the above symptoms during your vacation,

we recommend visiting an ophthalmologist for prompt treatment.

Just as there are various types of eye diseases,

their symptoms and causes are also diverse.

If you experience eye discomfort, sudden pain,

or decreased vision,

it would be good to prioritize visiting an ophthalmologist~!

Today, we learned about the most common eye diseases that occur during the summer season.

Please refer to this information and enjoy a pleasant summer vacation with healthy eyes.

If you have any questions,

Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic will consult with you wholeheartedly. :)

Consultation Inquiry: 02-553-0210

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