What should I do if my child has eye discomfort?

As parents, we should pay attention to children's eye discomfort. If the child's eyes are infected by bacteria, we need to pay attention to the correct sterilization and anti-inflammation. If using eye drops, be careful not to use eye drops containing preservatives.

1. If a child's eyes are infected with bacteria, the most commonly used medicine is Colebit, which has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects. However, you must make sure to do a bacterial culture experiment first. Colebit has a certain therapeutic range. If it is within the therapeutic range, it is recommended to use it. The dosage can be reduced as appropriate depending on the condition.

2. Tobramycin is also a commonly used antibiotic. This type of drug is also commonly used for bacterial infectious eye diseases such as pediatric keratitis. On the contrary, chloramphenicol and quinolones are generally not recommended for children as they may affect their growth and development. However, bacterial culture should be done first, and then the drug should be used under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Do not use eye drops containing preservatives

Many eye drops contain preservatives or antiseptics to ensure long shelf life. For children who use eye drops for a long time, preservatives can damage the tear film on the eye surface, causing corneal staining and dry eyes. Therefore, for children who use eye drops for a long time, try to use eye drops that do not contain preservatives.

4. How to put eye drops in your baby’s eyes?

When applying eye drops, have your child lie on his back or sit up with his head slightly tilted back and his eyes looking up. The operator uses the left thumb or a cotton swab to gently pull open the child's lower eyelid to expose the lower conjunctival sac. Holding the eye dropper or eye dropper in the right hand, the operator drops eye drops into the conjunctival sac. The operator then lifts the upper eyelid slightly and gently closes it to fill the entire conjunctival sac with eye drops. The child is then asked to close his eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. If there is secretion or eye ointment in the eyes, it should be wiped off with a sterile cotton swab before applying eye drops.