Patient's question:
The child was born not long ago, and their eyes always tear up, and they always cry a lot. How should I treat the child's constant eye blinking?Doctor's answer:
Parents notice that their child frequently blinks or squints. First, they should carefully ask the child if their eyes feel uncomfortable, itchy, or if there is a foreign body sensation. Then, they should consult an ophthalmologist for examination and treatment targeting the cause. If necessary, antibiotic eye drops can be applied to the eyes, inverted eyelashes can be removed, and corneal and conjunctival foreign bodies can be cleared. Additionally, watching TV and using computers should be stopped. If the blinking or squinting is due to bad habits, parents should not scold the child solely. Instead, they should educate the child to consciously minimize blinking or squinting and gradually overcome the bad habit.