Patient's question:
There's only one more week left of my postpartum recovery. For the past month and a half, I haven't been sleeping well. Now I still have to mix formula and feed the baby at night. When I turn on the light at night, my eyes can't even open. They feel dry and puffy. Will my eyes go blind in the future? Does staying up late during the postpartum period cause long-term effects?Doctor's answer:
Hello, during the postpartum period, the main task for the mother is to rest well, so that the body can recover more quickly. Avoid staying up late and don't look at your phone for long periods of time, as this is extremely harmful to your eyes, especially when using your phone in the dark. If you often do this, your eyes may experience symptoms such as photophobia, blurred vision, dry eyes, and eye discoloration, and it may even cause headaches. Therefore, during the postpartum period, take the time to rest when you can and close your eyes to relax.