Question
My child is 9 years old and their eyes keep blinking uncontrollably. This worsens after a cold. What’s going on?
Answer
Blinking is a rapid closing of the eyelids, known as the blink reflex. It is typically divided into two types: involuntary blinking and reflexive blinking. Involuntary blinking, aside from inflammation and pain stimuli, usually has no external triggers and is completed without the person’s awareness. This could be due to conjunctivitis, and it is recommended to consult a doctor for appropriate treatment.