Why does my child blink frequently?

Blinking is a normal physiological movement of the eyelids. People will blink when their eyes are swollen, dry, or they lack sleep. However, friends who have children at home, especially expectant mothers, will ask questions: Why do children blink their eyes frequently? Is it a normal physiological activity? Could it be a sign of some disease? The adults' concerns are not without reason. Children's frequent blinking is indeed not a normal physiological movement of the eyelids. As for what everyone is concerned about, we will give you an answer below.

There are several reasons why children blink frequently:

1. Eyelashes are mainly seen in obese infants and young children. Due to facial obesity, the lower eyelashes curl inward, causing friction and irritation to the black eyeball.

2. Viral keratitis often occurs after a cold or fever. The child suddenly starts blinking frequently, and may have symptoms such as red eyes, tearing, photophobia (fear of light), or there may be no other eye symptoms. However, examination under a slit lamp may reveal lesions infiltrating the surface of the black eyeball.

3. Television image stimulation. This is because the TV screen flickers and changes rapidly, causing over-excitement of children's visual centers.

4. Mental stimulation is more common in children aged 5-13 years old. When blinking, the children often squeeze their eyes hard, or have spasms and twitches in the facial muscles, or twitches in the shoulder and abdominal muscles. Most of these children are scolded by their parents, have academic pressure, or are in a bad mood. Eye examination revealed no abnormalities.

After reading the above content, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of why children blink frequently. Friends who have children at home should pay attention. If your child blinks frequently, you must take your child to the hospital for diagnosis to determine whether your child suffers from ADHD or other diseases. The more care you have, the more peace of mind you will have. It is always better to discover things in time. Finally, we hope that the information we provide is helpful to everyone.