Question
A small red dot has appeared on my baby’s eye, similar to a bruise. Could this be due to a collision, excessive internal heat, or some kind of illness? The baby is currently one year and two months old.
Answer
The small red dot appearing on a baby’s sclera is likely a subconjunctival hemorrhage. This condition usually occurs when a baby cries excessively, causing small blood vessels in the subconjunctiva to rupture and bleed. This is not due to internal heat. Parents should not worry excessively as it does not affect the baby’s vision. It is recommended to supplement the baby with vitamin C and start hot compresses within 24 hours of discovering the red dot to promote absorption of the hemorrhage. No other special measures are needed. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you.