Patient's question:
My son is currently 22 and a half months old. He spends about 1 to 2 hours watching TV every day. He often says his eyes itch, but currently his vision seems to be very good, as he can pick up even very small things on the ground, like a single hair. But I want to know when a child should have their first comprehensive eye exam.Doctor's answer:
Intense itching is a common sensation for patients with allergic conjunctivitis. Additionally, symptoms include conjunctival congestion, edema, mucous discharge, and redness and swelling of the eyelid skin. The condition tends to worsen near the corners of the eyes. Patients generally do not experience eye pain or significant vision impairment, and their pupils remain normal. The symptoms can fluctuate with the seasons, with recurrent episodes. In other words, apart from being closely related to the patient's allergic constitution, changes in weather and the patient's activities are also important factors contributing to the onset of the disease. Generally, symptoms tend to worsen on warm, dry days when flowers are in bloom. Some patients may also develop nasal allergy symptoms in addition to eye discomfort. This clinical condition is also known as allergic rhinitis conjunctivitis.