Question
What are the causes and treatment methods for a 7-year-old girl’s frequent blinking?
Answer
The reasons for a child frequently blinking may include infections, eyelid inversion, ADHD, and eye strain. In terms of infections, it could be conjunctivitis or keratitis caused by bacteria, viruses, or chlamydia. Additionally, congenital eyelid inversion and trichiasis may also lead to frequent blinking. ADHD children may also exhibit symptoms such as blinking, furrowing of the brows, crooked mouth, and shoulder spasms, along with changes in inattention and hyperactivity. Vision fatigue, especially due to uncorrected refractive errors, myopia, or astigmatism, may also cause frequent blinking. The treatment methods should be determined based on the specific cause, including antibiotic treatment for infections, surgical correction for eyelid inversion, behavioral treatment for ADHD, and wearing glasses to correct vision.