Question
A 22-month-old child watches television for about 1 to 2 hours daily and often complains of eye itching, but their vision seems normal and they can pick up small items from the ground. The parent wants to know when should they schedule their child’s first comprehensive eye exam?
Answer
The typical symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis include severe eye itching, conjunctival congestion and swelling, mucous discharge, and red, swollen eyelid skin. These symptoms may be more severe around the corners of the eyes, and patients usually do not experience eye pain or significant vision impairment. The symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis can fluctuate with the seasons and may recur. In addition to being related to the patient’s allergic constitution, weather changes and the patient’s activities are also important factors in the onset of the disease. On warm, dry days with blooming flowers, symptoms may worsen. Some patients may also experience nasal allergic symptoms in addition to eye discomfort, which…