Reasons why children blink frequently

Blinking is something many people do frequently. If you blink too much, it will cause eye discomfort. Therefore, you should blink in moderation so as not to damage your eyes. So what is the reason why children blink frequently? Many parents don't know this. When a child has this problem, they should be sent to the hospital for examination to see the specific cause so that they can choose the correct method for treatment.

Reasons why children blink frequently:

1. Inflammatory stimulation: This is the most common cause and may be bacteria. Caused by viruses, chlamydia and other infections, 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. To treat frequent blinking caused by bacterial inflammatory stimulation, you can use tobramycin eye drops or 0.1% rifampicin eye drops 3 to 6 times a day, and apply erythromycin or other antibiotic eye ointments once a night. In severe cases, the frequency of eye drops application can be increased to once every 1 to 2 hours. If the inflammation is caused by a virus, use acyclovir or endafine eye drops once every 1 to 2 hours. Severe cases require systemic medication.

2. Congenital entropion and trichiasis: Some children are born with congenital entropion of eyelids (medically known as eyelids), which causes the eyelashes to fall on the surface of the eyeball, irritating the cornea (the surface of the black eyeball) and causing tears. In this case, entropion is the most common, and careful parents can find it. In terms of treatment, for mild cases, the eyelid can be gently turned outward to its normal position and fixed with adhesive tape applied to the local skin. As the child's body develops, the entropion is expected to heal itself. Severe cases require surgical correction.

3. ADHD in children: refers to the sudden, involuntary contraction and movement of a part of the child's body, such as blinking, frowning, twisting the mouth, shrugging, etc., as well as inattention and hyperactive behavior changes. Some children also make strange noises, or even swear and use bad words. This condition is medically called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Foul Words Syndrome. The cause of the disease is still unclear, but it may be related to mental factors, such as mental stress and emotional instability. This disease seriously affects children's normal life, study and mental health. Treatment is mainly based on behavior correction. Parents should cooperate with the doctor to provide timely reminders to help their children control themselves, but they should not be too impatient and should not scold or yell at their children. They need to gradually guide and persuade their children patiently.

After understanding the reasons why children frequently blink, improving the situation must be done from the child's perspective. If it is caused by the eyes, medication is the best choice, which is very effective in relieving children's frequent blinking. If it is other causes, it is necessary to follow the above suggestions for treatment so as not to cause harm to the child's body.