Patient's question:
Recently, I noticed that my child has been blinking frequently. I went to the city hospital's ophthalmology department for a check-up. The doctor said that my child's eyelashes were inverting, causing a bit of inflammation in the eyes, and prescribed eye drops. After using them for several days, the symptoms did not improve, and I am worried that my child might have Tourette syndrome.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the reasons for excessive blinking include: prolonged TV watching, long hours doing homework, poor eye hygiene, eye fatigue, psychological tension before exams, or chronic conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and refractive errors, all of which can cause blinking.Suggestions: Treatment should first address the underlying cause.
1. First, determine if the blinking is caused by an eye condition. Actively treat the eye condition, and if there are refractive errors, wear appropriate glasses.
2. Avoid prolonged periods of reading, watching TV, doing homework, or using computers.
3. Pay attention to eye hygiene—do not rub your eyes with dirty hands and enhance eye care.