Patient's question:
Boy, 5 years old, his vision has deteriorated significantly. He was taken to the hospital for a thorough examination and was diagnosed with amblyopia caused by myopia and strabismus. He is very worried about this situation and wants to ask if crying a lot with amblyopia is good for the eyes.Doctor's answer:
When a person cries, they excrete tears, which contain an enzyme called lysozyme that can eliminate the vast majority of bacteria. Tears can also clean the tear ducts, achieving the effect of moistening the eyes. However, when children cry, they often wipe their tears with their hands, which frequently leads to bacterial growth. Moreover, is occasional crying beneficial for cleaning the eyes, but prolonged crying can harm a child's eyes.