What is the cause of red bloodshot eyes in babies?

Babies are a very young group that deserves our protection. Sometimes we will find red bloodshot in our babies’ eyes, which makes us parents very worried and scared. So what is going on with the red bloodshot in babies’ eyes? Let's find out what's going on when there are red bloodshot eyes in babies.

Eye congestion in infants and young children may be caused by viral or bacterial infection. When children rub their eyes with their hands, bacteria may enter their eyes. A dusty environment can also cause eye infection. You can use Topax eye drops or erythromycin eye ointment for anti-inflammatory treatment. This may be because the child's eyes are itchy and often red. Pay attention to whether it is caused by allergic conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis caused by inflammatory infection usually results in more eye mucus. Allergic conjunctivitis mainly manifests as eye congestion, but children are relatively young and it is difficult for them to complain about itchy eyes.

If the bloodshot is small and lasts for a short time, it may be just temporary adverse stimulation to the eyes and is not a big deal. If the eyes continue to be congested and the child wants to rub his eyes, conjunctivitis may have occurred and the child should see a doctor.

Schematic diagram of eye structure. Ciliary congestion represents a disease of the eyeball itself. Such as keratitis, scleritis, iridocyclitis, congestive glaucoma, etc. Look at the distribution of color in the congested area: if the area close to the pupil is dark in color, it is ciliary congestion. If the area around the white of the eye is dark in color, it is conjunctival congestion. The specific disease depends on the situation. High blood pressure is also possible (high blood pressure will have a more obvious effect on people when they lie down). Causes of eye congestion: staying up late, getting angry, rhinitis, eye virus infection, lack of sleep, contact lens scratches, etc.

There are bloodshot eyes naturally because there are blood vessels in the eyes. When you don't sleep well, the blood vessels become congested and the bloodshot eyes will be more serious than usual. Of course, some people are born with thicker blood vessels in their eyes than others.

If the eyes are overly tired or infected, blood vessels may rupture and cause bleeding.

1. Sufficient sleep helps moisturize the eyes and reduce bloodshot eyes

2. Clean the eyelids to prevent the eyes from becoming inflamed and bloodshot due to debris, grease, bacteria, cosmetics and other dust.

3. Use artificial tears to reduce dryness

4. Apply a cold towel to the eyes to shrink blood vessels and moisturize the eyes

The above reasons can all cause red bloodshot in our baby's eyes, so as parents we must pay attention to the condition inside the baby's eyes. If it is serious, we must go to the hospital for examination in time. Only in this way can we be more assured about our baby's health. As parents, we must understand the above reasons and methods.