What are the benefits and disadvantages of applying hot compresses to the eyes?

The benefits of hot compresses on the eyes include relief of visual fatigue, dry eyes and elimination of eye swelling, etc. The disadvantages are that it may lead to eye skin burns, aggravate edema and infection. Hot compresses can promote blood circulation around the eyes and relieve eye fatigue. If the patient’s eye trauma 48 hours later, there is bruising around the eye, etc., you can achieve the purpose of swelling through the eyes of local hot compresses. At the same time, the patient’s eyes hot compresses, can relieve eye dryness and other symptoms of discomfort. Hot compress temperature is generally controlled to about 40 degrees, if the temperature is too high or too long, may lead to patients eyelid skin burns. If there is an infectious disease in the eye, the patient’s hot compresses may lead to the spread of infection and aggravate the patient’s condition. It is recommended that patients with ocular discomfort consult a doctor in a timely manner to assess their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions to avoid unauthorized operation, which may cause adverse reactions.