Patient's question:
Blinking for over 20 days, symptoms include dry eyes. Detailed examination and treatment history at the ophthalmology hospital: No allergies, hereditary from grandparents. What kind of assistance is needed: What kind of eye drops or better treatment methods? Thank you, the child is so young, and we hope to get treatment as early as possible. Please, doctor.Doctor's answer:
The child may have keratoconjunctivitis sicca, a syndrome caused by insufficient tear quantity or poor quality, leading to dry eyes. Severe dry eye can cause damage to the corneal epithelium.Advice: To prevent work-related corneal dryness, eye dryness, vision decline, or even recurrence of night blindness, it is recommended to consume more foods rich in vitamin A, such as tofu, fish, milk, walnuts, green vegetables, cabbage, amaranth, tomatoes, and fresh fruits. You can also visit the hospital to obtain some ophthalmic gel drops for the eyes. Considering the child is 6 years old, it is advisable to undergo a comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis before treatment.