What Lies Within the Eyes?

The ocular adnexa is located around the eye and includes the eyelids, conjunctiva, lacrimal apparatus, and extraocular muscles. The eyelids cover the front of the eyeball and are divided into two parts: the upper and lower eyelids. The junction of the upper and lower eyelids on both sides is called the canthus, with the outer canthus on the ear side and the inner canthus on the nose side.

The eye is able to capture images from the physical world, with light as its core element. Through the refractive structures such as the lens of the eyeball, objects are clearly imaged on the retina and converted into electrical signals by photoreceptor cells, which are then transmitted to the visual nerve. Here are some daily methods to protect the eyes:

1. Correct bad habits for eye care. In addition to proper care and dietary treatment, it is also important to correct some bad habits. Avoid using too much color in eye makeup, as it can be a heavy burden on the skin around the eyes. Squinting or rubbing the eyes frequently can also accelerate aging of the skin around the eyes.

2. Eye rotation (recommended in the morning after opening your eyes and before closing them at night). People usually stare straight ahead and rarely turn their eyes left, right, up, or down, which can weaken the tendons that move the eyeball and lead to conditions such as pseudomyopia due to the eyeball becoming elliptical. Therefore, the best time to relax the muscles around the eyeball is in the morning after opening your eyes and before closing them at night. Rotate your eyes clockwise for 20 circles, gaze ahead for 5 seconds, then rotate counterclockwise for 20 circles, gaze ahead for another 5 seconds, and repeat with eyes open or closed.

If you experience any discomfort in your eyes, such as abnormal tearing, redness, itching, or a foreign body sensation, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor's instructions for treatment.