Don’t Shed a Tear over Dry Eye Syndrome 眼睛干涩？了解干眼症
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- 发布于 2012年9月30日
- 作者：Mike Lee
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After a long afternoon of working on the computer, you’re ready to call it a day. But when you stand up, you notice your eyes are bothering you. They feel dry and itchy, and they burn a bit. Although many dismiss this irritation ___1___ nothing, it is actually a condition called dry eye syndrome, and more people are suffering from it every year.
在计算机前工作了一整个下午后，你准备收工回家。但当你站起来时，你发觉双眼非常地不舒服。它们干涩且发痒，并有些许灼烧感。虽然许多人可能将此症状视为小事而不予理会，但这其实是干眼症，且受其困扰的人与日俱增。
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Dry eye syndrome occurs when our eyes do not create enough moisture. This can be caused by a deficiency of the ___2___ glands, but more often, it occurs because we take part in activities that strain our eyes. Wearing contact lenses for long periods, not blinking enough, and working in dry, dusty environments are all common ___3___ why people develop dry eye syndrome.
当眼睛分泌的泪水不够多时，就会产生干眼症。但更常见的原因是我们所做的工作使我们用眼过度。而长时间配戴隐形眼镜、眨眼次数过少或在干燥与灰尘满布的环境工作，也都是导致人们罹患干眼症的常见原因。
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Thankfully, there are some ways to relieve this condition. When watching TV or reading, be sure to ___4___. Also, drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your eyes hydrated. ___5___ your eyes, try eating fish that contains healthy omega-3 fatty acids. But if your eyes continue to trouble you, try to avoid rubbing them. Also, be sure to consult a doctor before using over-the-counter eye drops.
还好，一些方法能够舒缓此种症状，如看电视或阅读时，一定要短暂地休息，并在一天之中摄取足够水分来保持眼睛湿润。此外，试着食用含有omega-3脂肪酸的鱼类以强化双眼。但如果你的双眼持续让你感到不舒服，尽量避免揉眼睛。而且，到药局购买人工泪液前，一定要先咨询医师的意见。
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Vision is one of the most precious gifts we are ___6___ with. So, it’s important to take good care of our eyes and never ignore slight ___7___. If you remember to look out for your eyes, they’ll keep looking out for you, too.
视力是我们被赋予最珍贵的礼物之一，所以好好照顾双眼并注意轻微的过敏是相当重要的。如果你能留意双眼的情况，它将会使你看的更清楚。
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−by Jamie Blackler
Vocabulary
单词发音
call it a day 今天就到此结束, 就干到这里为止, 收工 to stop doing something, especially working
itchy [ˋɪtʃɪ] adj. 发痒的
dismiss [dɪsˋmɪs] v. 不考虑; 不理会
irritation [͵ɪrəˋteʃən] n.【医】刺激；过敏；疼痛
moisture [ˋmɔɪstʃɚ] n. 湿气; 湿度
deficiency [dɪˋfɪʃənsɪ] n. 不足，缺乏
strain [stren] v. 使过劳（以致受损伤）
blink [blɪŋk] v. 眨眼睛
thankfully [ˋθæŋkfəlɪ] adv. （用以表示高兴或宽慰）幸亏
relieve [rɪˋliv] v. 松懈，解除
consult [kənˋsʌlt] v. 找（医生）看病；请教
look out for something 当心…, 留神…, 提防…; 照料 to feel responsible for something
More Information
单词发音
not shed a tear 不流下一滴眼泪 not to show any emotion even when something is very sad
syndrome [ˋsɪn͵drom] n. 并发症状; 症候群
gland [glænd] n. 腺; 腺体
hydrated [ˋhaɪdretɪd] adj. 含水的
over-the-counter〔药品〕无医生处方也可买到的; 非处方的
endow [ɪnˋdaʊ] v. 赋予[H][（+with）]
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