What should you pay attention to when you have fungal keratitis?

What should you pay attention to when you have fungal keratitis?

There are many causes of keratitis. Fungal infection is a type of keratitis. Fungal keratitis has a great impact on patients. If it is not treated in time or treated improperly, it may lead to blindness. Therefore, if you suffer from fungal keratitis, you must seek medical attention in time.

1. Eliminate fungal infections promptly

When patients develop fungal keratitis, their vision will be significantly reduced. After the fungal infection, there will be a series of lesions, which are very harmful to the eyes. Therefore, the fungal infection should be eliminated first. At this time, do not touch your eyes with your hands, as this will aggravate the bacterial infection and be very detrimental to the treatment. Also pay attention to cleaning your eyes. Be sure to use clean water when cleaning. Do not use facial cleanser when washing your face, because facial cleanser contains irritating substances that will irritate the patient's cornea. After washing your face, wipe it with a clean towel. The towel must be disinfected on time to avoid cross-infection of fungi.

2. Eat a balanced diet

Patients with fungal infections should avoid eating spicy food, and try to eat light food, more bean products, lean meat, eggs and other high-protein foods. These foods are very beneficial for corneal repair, so everyone should try to eat more. Secondly, eat more foods rich in vitamin A. Adequate intake of vitamin A can prevent dry eyes.

3. Adjust your work and rest schedule

Patients with fungal keratitis should get more rest, avoid prolonged contact with computers and mobile phones, and do not expose their eyes to polluted air, otherwise they will be exposed to dust, which is not conducive to the recovery of the eyes and will also cause cross-infection. You can choose an open place with good air outdoors to breathe fresh air, which is beneficial to eye health. You can apply hot compresses to your eyes to promote blood circulation. During this period, try not to stay up late, go to bed early and get up early, and do appropriate exercise.