Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I would like to ask: Is it normal for the child to be afraid of the light? The child has been in this condition for some time, and I dare not give them medicine. Please give some advice.Doctor's answer:
Ordinary people will feel afraid of light and discomfort in their eyes under sunlight or strong light. The normal reaction is to make the eyes narrower or use other items to block the sunlight, reducing discomfort in the eyes. First, we should understand which eye or body diseases can cause photophobia, and then treat the cause accordingly to improve the symptoms of eye photophobia. The most common cause of eye photophobia is inflammation in the anterior segment of the eye, including conjunctivitis, keratitis, corneal foreign body, corneal dermatitis, corneal ulcer, iritis, and iridocyclitis. It is recommended to observe the children daily to see if there are any other uncomfortable areas. If necessary, it is best to take the child to the hospital for treatment.