"疲勞、不潔、食物油膩，易長針眼"

很多人都有長過「針眼」的經驗，您知道引發「針眼」的原因有哪些嗎？最近有一位年僅四歲的小妹妹，因為愛吃炸雞、薯條類的食物，加上免疫力差，2個多月以來共長了5顆針眼，使得眼皮紅腫又變形！

眼睛就像皮膚一樣，睫毛內側邊緣與眼瞼具有多腺體，會分泌出脂質，形成淚液，負責滋潤眼球，防止淚水蒸發。倘若腺體過度分泌油脂，則會使得毛細孔或油管腺堵住，油脂淤積後就形成了「麥粒腫」，就是俗稱的「針眼」。常吃躁熱性飲食、堅果類，或攝取過多含油質高的食物，女性眼妝沒有卸除乾淨，熬夜、飲食不正確及生活作息不良都可能導致針眼。

要預防針眼，醫師建議應保持充足睡眠與營養均衡，飲食避免高油脂食物，不要搓揉眼睛等，都可以預防感染針眼。此外女性若有化眼妝也務必卸除乾淨。若發覺疑似患病，應儘早就醫。切勿聽信民間偏方，以免造成更嚴重的感染。

(Health) Fatigue, Poor Hygiene and Greasy Foods Can Lead to a Sty

It is common for people to have a sty in their eye, but do you know what causes it? Recently there was a 4-year-old girl whose eyelids became swollen and their shape even changed after having five sties in two months from eating foods like fried chicken and french fries on top of her low immunity.

Eyes are just like the skin. There are glands along the inner edge of the eyelashes and eyelids, which secrete lipid and form tears that are responsible for lubricating the eyeballs and preventing tears from evaporating. If the glands oversecrete lipid, pores or oil glands will become blocked and the buildup of lipid could then develop into hordeolum, commonly known as a sty. Frequent consumption of hot natured foods and nuts, overconsumption of fatty foods, incomplete removal of eye makeup by women, all-nighters, improper diet and irregular daily schedule can all lead to a sty.

In order to prevent sty, a doctor suggests that people get adequate sleep, stick to a balanced diet and avoid eating fatty foods and rubbing their eyes. In addition, women who wear eye makeup also need to make sure it is completely removed. If they are under the suspicion that they have developed a sty, they should seek treatment as soon as possible. Do not trust folk remedies as they may lead to even more serious infections.

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