How to deal with foreign matter in baby's eyes

Foreign objects in the eyes can cause great harm to children's eye health, especially for infants. If there are foreign objects in the eyes, the damage to the children's eyes will be greater. Therefore, many parents want to fully understand how to deal with foreign objects in infants' eyes. The following content introduces it in detail, so you can fully understand the treatment methods.

1. Massage the nasolacrimal duct

In the first few weeks or even months after your baby is born, you may notice a yellow, sticky discharge in the corners of his eyes. This discharge is usually caused by a blocked tear duct. Parents can follow the following tips to help their baby clean blocked tear ducts. The tear duct is located at the corner of the eye on the side of the nose, below the small bulge. Gently massage the tear duct upwards (towards the nose) for about 6 times.

2. Clever handling of foreign matter

Generally, when foreign objects such as insects and sand enter the eyes, most of them stick to the surface of the eyeball. At this time, parents should gently pinch the upper eyelid with the thumb and index finger, gently lift it forward, and blow lightly into the eye to stimulate the eyes to shed tears and flush out the sand. If this method is ineffective, let the baby look up first, and the parents can use their fingers to gently pull open the baby's lower eyelid to look for foreign objects. Pay special attention to the wrinkles at the junction of the lower eyelid and the eyeball, as foreign objects are easily retained here. If you find a foreign object, you can use a wet cotton swab or the corner of a clean handkerchief to gently remove it. If a lot of sand and dust enters your eyes, rinse them with clean water.

3. Avoid eye injuries

Babies are active and curious, and children under 2 years old cannot walk steadily, so parents should pay special attention to items and decorations in the home to prevent damage to the baby's eyes. It is best to pad some angular objects, and all sharp daily necessities, such as toothpicks, pencils, scissors, forks, chopsticks, etc., should be carefully put away.

The above introduces in detail the methods of dealing with foreign objects in the baby's eyes. Therefore, for many parents, it is necessary to have a comprehensive understanding of these aspects so that when foreign objects appear in the child's eyes, they can use the correct treatment methods to remove the foreign objects in the child's eyes as soon as possible and improve as soon as possible.