When it comes to your eyes, leave it to Hanamaki Chuo Ophthalmology in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture.

Hyperemia can be caused by a variety of factors, including allergic conjunctivitis, infection, dry eye, scleritis, iritis, punctate superficial keratopathy, and conjunctival hemorrhage, where only part of the white of the eye becomes red and bloodshot. Contact lens use can damage the cornea and cause redness.

With the spread of computers and smartphones, the number of people with dry eye is on the rise. The lack of moisture makes the eye surface more susceptible to damage. People who wear contact lenses are even more prone to dry eyes.

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If you strain your eyes by looking at a screen, etc., your eyesight may temporarily deteriorate, making it difficult to see. Recover by resting your eyes.

If you suddenly have difficulty seeing, please see a doctor as soon as possible. You may be diagnosed with cataract or glaucoma.

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If your eyes are not only bright but also have stinging pain, your eyes may be injured.This is a common symptom of diseases such as dry eyes and cataracts. Get tested before your daily life is affected.

If you see double when looking at something with one eye,Cataracts, corneal and retinal diseases, astigmatism, etc. Are suspected.

If you see double when you look at things with both eyes, it may be due to strabismus or something in your brain.

If you see double when you wear glasses, your glasses need adjustment.

A bacterial infection of the eyelid glands causes symptoms such as swelling, redness, pain, and itching. Inflammation caused by a stye can be effectively treated with antibiotics. Get proper treatment before rubbing your eyes and damaging the surface or making your symptoms worse.

When infected with bacteria, the conjunctiva becomes inflamed and the eye mucus increases. If your infant has a large amount of eye mucus, please consult your doctor as soon as possible as it may be due to congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction, which is highly contagious.

Possible causes of itchy eyes include bacterial infections, inverted eyelashes, allergic conjunctivitis, and hay fever. If you rub your eyes too much because it's itchy, you run the risk of damaging your cornea, which can lead to decreased vision.

If the macula at the center of the retina (the central function that allows us to discern shapes and colors) becomes impaired, abnormalities such as distorted vision may occur. It is often seen in diabetic patients. If you feel uncomfortable with the way you see things, see a doctor as soon as possible.

Floaters are a condition in which you see small insect-like objects floating in your field of vision, even though there is actually nothing there. The shapes that can be seen by different people vary. What should be noted is the sudden appearance of symptoms such as flashes of light, objects appearing distorted, or a narrowing of the visual field. If these symptoms occur, see a doctor as soon as possible.

If the symptoms are left untreated, visual acuity will deteriorate significantly.This can lead to serious conditions such as retinal hemorrhage, optic nerve damage, and a hole in the center of the retina, so please seek medical attention as soon as possible. Additionally, it is difficult to notice a loss of visual field in one eye, so if you are having trouble seeing things, we recommend getting an eye exam.

If you experience twitching in your eyelids, one eye, or around your mouth, it may be due to lack of sleep or fatigue. Get plenty of rest.

Around the eyes, cheeks, mouth, chin, etc., if you experience convulsions that continue or occur frequently, you may have some kind of eye disease, so please see your doctor as soon as possible.