Question
My baby has been frequently rubbing his eyes recently, but there are no obvious symptoms of redness or swelling, just a daily presence of eye crust. Why is this happening? Could there be a problem with the eyes?
Answer
When a child rubs their eyes, it usually indicates some discomfort in the eyes. Although there may be no visible abnormalities, this could be due to excessive internal heat, especially if the child is breastfeeding. The mother’s diet may affect the child’s condition. It is recommended that the mother consume some cooling foods, such as bitter melon and green vegetables, to reduce internal heat. For a seven-month-old baby, it is also appropriate to give some bitter-tasting vegetable soup. This helps to cool the body and reduce the production of eye crust.