What causes red and swollen eyes in children?

All the organs of a child's body are relatively delicate, especially the eyes. If a child's eyes become red and swollen, it should be taken seriously. It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. If not treated in time, it may seriously affect the child's vision. Many people are confused: Why are children's eyes red and swollen? Let me tell you the reason!

The most common pink eye condition is conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which can be caused by infection or allergies.

The eyes may also turn red after direct contact with an irritant. The most common problem is that some children experience red eyes and sore eyes after swimming. This is because the chlorine in the swimming pool water irritates the eyes. After taking a shower or shedding some tears, let the chlorine flow out of your eyes and the red eyes will disappear. Sometimes, red eyes can also be caused by eyelashes, dust, or even small flies getting into the eyes. Red eyes can also occur if the eyes are scratched.

Eye stickiness is very common in newborn babies and is sometimes accompanied by red eyes. The eyes secrete yellow, sticky pus all night long, and may even cause the eyelids to stick together the next day. At this time, you can wipe it carefully with cotton wool dipped in warm water. When wiping, wipe from the inner corner of the eye to the outer side. Newborns with sticky eyes generally do not need antibiotic eye drops unless the whites of the eyes are also red or inflamed.

If the eyelids are inflamed or infected instead of the conjunctiva, it is called blepharitis. The incidence of iritis in children is relatively low.

Symptoms of conjunctivitis depend mainly on the cause. All conjunctivitis causes redness of the conjunctiva, primarily on the white of the eye and inner eyelid. Conjunctivitis caused by infection may also be accompanied by discharge, especially in the early morning, and the eyes may feel sticky and gritty.

Conjunctivitis caused by allergies causes itching and redness of the eyes, but without the sticky or gritty feeling. Allergic conjunctivitis is often a symptom of hay fever or perennial rhinitis and may be accompanied by a runny and stuffy nose. Children with allergic conjunctivitis often have co-existing conditions such as eczema or asthma, which often run in the family.

After reading the introduction above, I believe you have a certain understanding of why your child’s eyes become red and swollen. If your child has this situation, it is best to take your child to an ophthalmologist for examination in time to find out the cause of the disease and take certain measures for your child as soon as possible. Eyes are a big deal, so don’t delay!