Very often, parents are faced with a problem such as red eyes in a child. Redness can be both in the morning and in the evening. The most common causes of this phenomenon are long computer games, chronic lack of sleep, and tears. Also, the eyes may turn red if the child often rubs their hands. There can be many reasons. Let's see why the eyes turn red, how to eliminate redness and how to prevent such a phenomenon.
Red eyes in a child with mechanical irritation
Factors affecting redness of the eyes are diverse. In addition to the above reasons, there may be mechanical irritation of the eyes due to ingestion of specks and dust. A foreign body can usually be detected independently under the upper or lower eyelid. Rinse the eye with plenty of water, following the rule: from the outside to the inside. You can also remove the mote with a clean handkerchief or cotton swab according to the same rule. If a foreign body of large sizes or the above procedures did not help, you need to contact an ophthalmologist at a clinic or at a hospital. Red eyes in an infant are most often due to blockage of the lacrimal canal. A specialist should prescribe treatment and procedures for such a crumb.
Red eyes in a child with conjunctivitis
The most common cause of eye redness is conjunctivitis. It is caused by microorganisms entering the eye. It is enough to rub your eyes with dirty hands or swim on the beach in water contaminated with germs. Redness of the eyes in a child with conjunctivitis can be accompanied by lacrimation and various kinds of discharge from the eyes, including purulent. Allocations can be white, yellow and green. In this case, the ophthalmologist prescribes local drugs depending on the cause of the disease: antihistamines, antiviral or antibacterial.
Allergic conjunctivitis in a child
If you are allergic to any component of the food in a child, the eyes can not only blush, but also itch, accompanied by watery or transparent discharge. In case of an allergic reaction to dust, pollen and cat's hair, the eyes turn red in case of the above. If you remove the allergen and prescribe an antihistamine, everything goes away.
Eye injuries
In a child, red eyes may result from various injuries to the face and eyes. For example, it can fall and hit with its front part on a solid object: floor, table, bed, doors and the like. Or a ball, a stick during the game can hit the face. In case of injuries to the face and eyes, it is recommended to immediately show the child to the optometrist. Eyes also blush as a result of chemicals: shampoo and soap during bathing. In this case, rinse your eyes with plenty of water.
Prevention of redness in the eyes of a child
In frequent cases of redness of the eyes as a result of prolonged sitting at the computer and TV, it is necessary to limit this way of spending time. You should not dramatically change the lighting from dark to bright and vice versa. Relieve redness will help lotions with chamomile or tea leaves without sugar on the red eye in a child in a slightly warm form for 5-10 minutes. You can use cold compresses for 3 minutes, but not more than 1 time in two hours. If the above methods did not give a positive result or redness is associated with injuries and diseases of the eyes, it is strongly recommended to show the child to an ophthalmologist.