Patient's question:
My daughter has been born for over 20 days. Recently, I noticed that her eyes occasionally squint when she doesn't take a nap, and I don't know if it's because her eyes are small or because she's looking at something. I'm a bit worried, so I'd like to consult if occasional squinting in infants is normal.Doctor's answer:
It's normal to occasionally have a red eye. When you play with the baby, keep both the adults and toys at a distance from the baby, don't let them get too close. Since the baby is still quite young, the muscles responsible for eye movement adjustment are not yet well-coordinated. Therefore, most infants will experience recurring strabismus or asymmetrical eye movement, which usually disappears after birth at around 3 months. So, don't worry too much about it.