Question
My son is four months old, and there shouldn’t be any vision issues with him. Sometimes, there are eyelashes or eye boogers attached to his eyes, but he seems to have no sensation. Is this normal?
Answer
Humans have a natural defense mechanism. As you mentioned, if there are foreign objects in the eyes, the body’s reflexes will cause tears and other measures to expel the debris. It’s likely that the foreign objects in your baby’s eyes have already been removed, so you don’t need to worry too much. If there are any redness, swelling, or pain in the eyes later on, it’s advisable to consult an ophthalmologist. It’s possible that the objects were not expelled, but this is unlikely.