An ophthalmologist explained why you should not rub your eyes after waking up – Health
Although lightly rubbing the eyes to relieve irritation is perfectly acceptable, excessive friction can lead to serious problems, warned eye doctor Dybheid McHugh, reports Sports.kz with reference to the “Championship”.
According to the specialist, frequent and intense rubbing of the eyes can provoke a number of unpleasant consequences.
Too much friction, long or intense, can cause problems. From simple things like a scratch on the cornea, to an eye infection or, in very severe cases, even a detached retina.
The expert explained that retinal detachment is a condition that requires emergency treatment as it can lead to permanent vision loss. Symptoms include floating spots in front of the eyes, dark spots in the field of vision, and changes in visual acuity.
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