What is the cause of red bloodshot eyes in newborns?

Red blood streaks are a common eye disease in life. Most people's red blood streaks are caused by excessive fatigue. Some newborns also suffer from red blood streaks, which makes many mothers very worried. What's the matter with the red blood streaks in the newborn's eyes? If there are red blood streaks in the eyes of a newborn, it is likely caused by squeezing during delivery. Parents don't need to worry. It may also be caused by excessive use of the baby's eyes or dust entering the eyes.

1. Caused by excessive use of eyes.

2. Caused by getting angry

3. Whether there is inflammation, whether the secretions increase, whether there is photophobia, whether the eyelids are congested, etc.

What to do if baby has red bloodshot eyes

1. Pay attention to eating light food and drinking plenty of water.

2. You can massage your baby from the inner corner of the eye to the nostril, and feed him more water. Sufficient sleep helps moisturize the eyes and reduce bloodshot eyes.

3. Clean the eyelids to prevent the eyes from becoming inflamed and bloodshot due to debris, grease, bacteria, cosmetics and other dust;

4. Use artificial tears to reduce dryness; apply a cold towel to the eyes to constrict blood vessels and moisturize the eyes.

Usually, babies' eyes are red and bloodshot, and the possibility of bacterial infection cannot be ruled out. Parents are advised to seek medical attention for diagnosis, pay attention to the baby's eye hygiene, trim the baby's nails regularly, wash the baby's hands with running water, and the baby's utensils, toys, and protective gear need to be disinfected regularly. Parents also need to pay attention to their own personal hygiene.

In addition, if the baby's eyes are looking straight ahead and there are bloodshot in the whites of the eyes, it is best to check. If bloodshot is seen in the whites of the baby's eyes when he squints, it is normal.