Eye Health Alert: ongoing blunder in eye care that ought to be addressed immediately: 'Stop this habit'
Rubbing your eyes might seem like a harmless habit, but it can have serious consequences for your vision and the skin around your eyes. According to Dr. Fraser, an eye doctor from Detroit, rubbing your eyes is the worst thing people do to their eyes[1].
Rubbing your eyes can cause infections, corneal scratches, worsen allergies, and potentially lead to long-term vision damage such as keratoconus, a condition where the cornea becomes cone-shaped and distorts vision[2][3]. It can also damage the skin around the eyes, causing loose skin, stretching, and wrinkling, thereby speeding up the ageing process[4].
Dr. Fraser and his fellow optometrists recommend not rubbing the eyes and instead suggest a safer alternative: gently massaging the bones around the eyes[4]. This can help alleviate the itch without causing damage.
In addition to avoiding eye rubbing, experts advise taking regular breaks from screens, consciously blinking more often, and if the eyes feel itchy, gently pressing on the bony orbital rim rather than the eyeball itself[5].
Many viewers of Dr. Fraser's TikTok video admitted to rubbing their eyes, some of whom are already suffering from keratoconus[6]. A viewer with keratoconus even warned others not to rub their eyes. One viewer joked about blinking excessively after the video.
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References:
[1] Dr. Fraser's TikTok video on the worst things people do to their eyes [2] Keratoconus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment [3] Rubbing Your Eyes: Risks and Prevention [4] How to Stop Rubbing Your Eyes [5] Protecting Your Eyes from Dryness and Irritation [6] Viewer comments on Dr. Fraser's TikTok video [7] DrDent Premium Teeth Whitening Strips on Amazon [8] DrDent Premium Teeth Whitening Strips: Before and After Results [9] DrDent Premium Teeth Whitening Strips: Customer Reviews on Amazon
- Viewers of Dr. Fraser's TikTok video shared their habits, with some admitting to rubbing their eyes, a practice that could lead to serious eye problems such as keratoconus [6].
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- To avoid damaging the skin around the eyes, experts recommend not rubbing the eyes and instead gently massaging the bones around the eyes [4]. This safer alternative can help alleviate itchiness without causing damage. In addition, they advise taking regular breaks from screens, consciously blinking more often, and pressing on the bony orbital rim if the eyes feel itchy [5].
