What causes eye pain in children?

Children are a group with relatively fragile bodies, and their eyes are also very fragile, so as parents we must take good care of their eyes, give them enough care and the nutrition they need for growth and development. The eyes are a very important part, so what is the reason for eye pain in children? Let’s take a look at the experts’ introduction below, hoping it can help parents better protect their children’s eyes.

Most eye pain is caused by problems with the eye itself, such as infection, irritation or injury, but sometimes problems in the sinuses or nose may also manifest as eye pain. There are several main reasons:

1. Fever caused by various reasons, manifested by sore and swollen eyes;

2. Viral infection, usually pain in both eyes, general discomfort, a little fever, possible influenza, usually subsides with other symptoms within one or two days.

3. Bacterial conjunctivitis, which is also the most common cause in children. Because children use their eyes unhygiene, it often causes redness and discharge in the eyes. They may also develop styes, which are small bags on the eyelids that are painful when pressed.

4. For children, another common reason is eyelid inversion, that is, eyelashes grow inward and scratch the cornea, which always feels like a foreign body. In this case, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible, otherwise, you will always have conjunctivitis and keratitis repeatedly, and it will be bad if the cornea is scratched.

5. Another possibility is glaucoma. Some people will feel swelling and pain in their eyes, while others will not feel obvious. Sometimes they will have headaches and dizziness, and even vomiting when glaucoma attacks. Going to the gastroenterology department will delay the course of the disease.

6. Another possibility is trigeminal neuralgia. There may be no problem found in the ophthalmological examination, but it is painful, often accompanied by toothache on the same side and pain on the face.

The above is an introduction to the relevant knowledge about children’s eye pain. I hope everyone can have a clearer understanding. Don’t ignore the problem of children’s eye pain. Actively go to a regular hospital to take scientific and effective measures. After all, no child's problem is trivial, and if the disease is missed it is likely to affect the child's doctor. At the same time, the editor recommends that children should eat more fish and fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement the nutrients needed for the eyes.