This refers to a procedure to wash the eyelids and conjunctival sac. Physiological saline solution, borax, etc. are used for the wash. The purpose is to wash away eye discharge and harmful substances. Eyewashing is essential as an emergency measure, especially for harmful substances. In the past, eyewashing was widely performed for external eye diseases, with the aim of removing eye discharge and making it easier for medication to reach the mucous membrane surface. However, for example, in the case of viral conjunctivitis, there are no effective medications, and eyewashing increases the chance of contamination and can promote hospital-acquired infections, so eyewashing as an ophthalmic procedure is no longer performed very often. [Uchida Yukio] Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend |
眼瞼(がんけん)(まぶた)や結膜嚢(のう)を洗浄する処置をいう。洗浄液には生理食塩液、ホウ酸水などが用いられる。目やに、有害物質を洗い去るのが目的である。とくに有害物質に対しては救急処置として洗眼は必須(ひっす)である。かつては眼外部疾患には洗眼が広く行われ、目やにを除き、薬物が粘膜面に到達しやすくする効果を目的とした。しかし、たとえばウイルス性結膜炎では、有効な薬物がないほか、洗眼によって汚染の機会が増し、院内感染を助長することもあり、眼科処置としての洗眼は現在あまり行われなくなった。 [内田幸男] 出典 小学館 日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)について 情報 | 凡例 |
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