Question
This child has been staring at people with his eyes since birth. Is this a symptom of glaucoma? What should I do?
Answer
Based on the described symptoms, it is currently not considered related to glaucoma. Glaucoma typically involves discomfort such as eye pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, and blurred vision, and can lead to blindness in severe cases. For this child, it is first important to consider the possibility of intellectual disability, and therefore a brain MRI is recommended to assess the child’s brain development and for further diagnosis and treatment. Treatment should not be undertaken blindly before a clear diagnosis is made, to avoid missing the golden period for treatment. Additionally, maintaining overall health and personal hygiene is also crucial to avoid bacterial infections due to weakened immunity.