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During the summer vacation, children's symptoms of red eyes and increased secretions increased significantly. A closer look at their medical history showed that these were closely related to water activities such as swimming, water parks, and rafting.

Are they allInfectHow to protect yourself? Let's talk about it in detail.

Why do we tend to get jealous after water activities?

Red eyes, medically known as conjunctival congestion, is a manifestation of dilation of blood vessels in the conjunctiva of the eye and can be caused by a variety of factors.

After water activities, red eyes become a common phenomenon, and its causes can be analyzed from the following aspects:

In order to maintain the water quality and hygiene, swimming pools generally useChlorine-containing disinfectantsChlorine itself is a strong oxidant that can kill bacteria and viruses in water. However, chlorine or its derivative chemicals,For example, trichloramine generated by reaction with urine and sweat may become an irritant and cause irritation to the cornea and conjunctiva., causing redness of the eyes.

Under normal circumstances, the cornea on the surface of the eyeball has a certain degree of defense, butIf the water quality of the swimming pool or water park is poor and contains high concentrations of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms, or the child's ocular surface defense function is reduced, children's eyes may be damaged by thesePathogensThese microorganisms may cause keratoconjunctivitis, causing redness of the eye, conjunctivaEdema, increased secretions and other symptoms.

Due to the complex composition of water, some childrenPossible allergies to ingredients in the waterEven low concentrations may cause allergic reactions, manifested as redness and swelling of the eyes,Itching。

When children are swimming or playing in a water park, they mayDon’t always wear goggles, which exposes your eyes directly to the waterWater motion, splashing, and diving can cause eye damage.Physical impact or friction, causing conjunctivalMinor damage, resulting in red eyes.

A complete guide to preventing jealousy during water activities

What should I do if I get red eyes?

When children have persistent red eyes after water activities, parents and children can take the following steps to help:

If you find persistent red eyes, especially if they are accompanied by other eye discomfort symptoms, it is recommendedStop swimming or water activities；

useNormal saline eye rinse, helping to remove possible irritants or foreign matter;

If the red eyes are accompanied by dryness and foreign body sensation, you can usePreservative-free artificial tearsTo relieve discomfort;

Teach your children to avoid rubbing their eyes becauseRubbing your eyes may aggravate symptoms or lead to bacterial infection；

Observe whether the red eye symptoms tend to ease or worsen, and pay attention toAre there other symptoms?, such as increased secretions, decreased vision, etc.

*Note: You must stop wearing contact lenses (orthokeratology lenses, soft lenses, RGP, etc.) on a daily basis.

Bacterial conjunctivitis is more common than viral conjunctivitis in childrenThe symptoms areRed eyesandThick discharge, the secretions may beYellow, white or green and lasts all day.haveHighly contagious, it is usually transmitted through contact, so parents should do a good job of isolation and protection.

Symptoms are characterized byRed, swollen eyes with mucoid or serous discharge and a burning, gritty, tearing sensation on the ocular surface. Also hasHighly contagiousSymptoms associated with a higher likelihood of viral conjunctivitis in children includeAccompanyingpharyngitis, preauricular lymphadenopathy。

Usually manifested asRedness, watery discharge, and itching, itchy eyes are the main symptom of allergies.Eye cleansing and cooling compressIt can relieve eye itching and other discomfort to a certain extent.

Persistent red eyes with eye pain and severe foreign body sensationIf corneal damage is present, there may bePhotophobia, tearing, decreased vision, etc.Condition.

ifThe red eye symptoms persist or are accompanied by pain, heavy discharge, blurred vision, etc., you should take your child to see a doctor in time.

If your doctor prescribes medication, such asantibioticEye drops or anti-allergic drugs should be used strictly according to the doctor's instructions.

Through these comprehensive measures, we hope to help parents and children enjoy water activities more safely while protecting their eyes from potential injuries.

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