Question
I have noticed that a 5-year-old child frequently rubs their eyes, and their hand hygiene is not good, worrying that it may cause harm to their eyes. I would like to understand the reasons behind this behavior and the corresponding measures.
Answer
Hello, your child may be experiencing the discomfort of “dry eye syndrome.” In the current dry climate, spending long periods in such an environment not only makes the skin feel uncomfortable but also affects the eyes, especially in children. If eye protection is not paid attention to, excessive focus on reading, watching TV, or playing video games can lead to frequent feelings of dryness, itching, blurred vision, which are typical symptoms of dry eye syndrome.
Prevention and treatment methods for dry eye syndrome include: maintaining indoor ventilation, regularly opening windows to allow indoor dry air to exchange with outdoor fresh air; sprinkling water on the ground to maintain a certain humidity indoors; educating children about eye protection knowledge, avoiding prolonged staring, and reducing the time spent watching TV or computer screens.
