Why has my child been blinking recently?

Some parents may often encounter the phenomenon of their children blinking all the time in their lives. At this time, most parents will definitely find it very strange, or just think that it is because they watch too much TV, but in fact the reason is not just that. If you don’t understand, you may miss your child’s treatment time, which is not good for your child. Therefore, you must have knowledge of this knowledge in your daily life so that you can react in time.

First, inflammatory stimulation

Inflammatory stimulation is the most common cause, which may be caused by infections such as bacteria, viruses, chlamydia, etc., such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, etc. In addition to increased blinking, there are also symptoms such as redness and itching of the eyes, increased secretions, and tearing.

Second, congenital entropion and trichiasis

Some children are born with inverted eyelids (medically known as eyelids), which causes the eyelashes to fall on the surface of the eyeball, irritating the cornea and causing tears. Careful parents can notice this situation.

3. ADHD in children

It refers to the sudden, involuntary contraction movement of a part of the child's body, such as blinking, frowning, twisting the mouth, shrugging, etc., as well as changes in inattention and hyperactive behavior. Some children

Sometimes children make strange noises, or even swear or use dirty words. This condition is medically called Tourette syndrome in children.

Fourth, blinking due to eye fatigue

It includes visual fatigue such as refractive errors, especially uncorrected hyperopia, myopia and astigmatism, which cause visual fatigue of the eyes. This is a protective reflex that adjusts the curvature of the eyeball through continuous blinking, allowing for clear vision.

5. Habitual blinking

Some children have a history of frequent blinking due to one of the above-mentioned causes. After treatment and the cause is eliminated, they still retain the habit of frequent blinking.

Some children, because they usually don't pay attention, like to imitate others and blink more often, which results in a habit of frequent blinking.

Although frequent blinking of the eyes is not a serious illness for children, it can have certain effects. As a parent, you must know this knowledge so that you can adjust your child's body in time. This is also very helpful for your child. Otherwise, this phenomenon will only become more and more serious.