Patient's question:
A baby who is more than 10 days old has been blinking while sleeping, and it's those rapid blinks, like 1 blink every 0.56 seconds. No, not really. I asked the doctor if this is normal.Doctor's answer:
The reasons for a child blinking eyes are numerous. First, pay attention to how the baby's eyes feel uncomfortable. Additionally, is the blinking continuous or intermittent? How does the child react to the outside world when blinking? Are there any other symptoms? In fact, if a child blinks frequently, besides inflammation of the eyelids and conjunctiva, another reason could be trichiasis.Apart from possible eye fatigue, blinking normally occurs 15-20 times per minute. Blinking helps arrange the tear film properly on the surface of the eye, protecting the cornea, preventing the eye surface from drying out, and protecting against dust damage. However, frequent blinking is a pathological phenomenon.
Common causes of frequent blinking in children include: inflammation, congenital eyelid inversion and trichiasis, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), eye fatigue-induced blinking, neurogenic blinking, and habitual blinking. In summary, there are many reasons for frequent blinking in children, and the treatment methods vary. Experienced doctors are needed for diagnosis and treatment.
If parents notice their child blinking frequently, they should seek medical attention early to avoid disease progression. Early detection and treatment generally yield good results.
The above suggestions are for the question, "Why does a newborn baby over 10 days old blink while sleeping?" I hope this helps. Wishing you good health!