What are the benefits of applying hot towels to eyes?

With the popularization of 4G networks, many people have suffered from mobile phone syndrome. They cannot leave their mobile phones all day long, and they will take them out to play with them whenever they have time. This has caused some people to experience symptoms such as dry and sore eyes in the long run. Recently, it has been circulated on the Internet that applying a hot towel to the eyes can relieve this condition. So what are the benefits of applying a hot towel to the eyes? Let's learn about it together!

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hot compress has the effects of dredging meridians, promoting the flow of qi and blood, dispersing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain; modern Western medicine believes that the main purpose of hot compress is to dilate blood vessels, promote the absorption of inflammation, relieve pain, promote local blood circulation, promote the absorption and dissipation of blood stasis, and increase local nutrition. Home hot compresses are mainly used for keratitis, acute iridocyclitis, sty, acute dacryocystitis, subcutaneous hemorrhage, etc. (Note: Do not apply hot compresses to the eyes in case of acute conjunctivitis)

Hot compresses on the eyes can promote blood circulation around the eyes, relieve symptoms of eye fatigue, and increase the temperature of the eyes. If patients with dry eyes can persist in doing so, it will be of great help in alleviating discomfort. For ordinary people, it also has a certain preventive effect.

Common methods of hot compress eyes

(1) Dry heat compress method: Use a hot water bottle or a bottle that can withstand high temperatures, fill it with hot water, wrap it with gauze or a clean towel, and place it on the eyes that need hot compress. The temperature is generally around 40 degrees (note that the temperature should be moderate to avoid burns). Apply hot compress for 15-20 minutes each time, twice a day.

(2) Wet hot compress: Prepare a clean towel, fold it into a size of 7-8 cm, soak the towel in hot water, wring it out, close your eyes, and place the towel directly on the eyelid skin. Make sure the temperature is moderate to avoid burns. Apply for 15-20 minutes each time, twice a day. Or pour hot water into an open cup, place your eyes over the rim of the cup, and steam your eyes with hot air.

Precautions for hot compress eyes:

1. When applying hot compress, you should choose a clean towel, soak it in hot water at 40-45 degrees Celsius, wring it dry and apply it to the affected area. There should be no burning sensation when it touches the skin. It is best to cover the affected area with a clean cloth or cotton pad. Generally, change the towel every 5 minutes, and it is best to use them alternately. Apply hot compress for 15-20 minutes each time, 3-4 times a day.

2. You can combine it with massage to enhance blood circulation and absorption.

3. After hot compress, use cold compress to help blood vessels contract. You can also use ice compress.

4. Wash your face and apply a hot towel to your eyes to relieve eye pressure.

The above are the precautions for hot compresses on the eyes. If you have dry and uncomfortable eyes, you may want to try it.