Why Do Children Often Blink Their Eyes?

Question

What are the reasons why children often blink their eyes?

Answer

This condition is known as ‘anshi’ in traditional Chinese medicine. Common modern causes for children include picky eating, excessive snacking, dysfunction of the spleen and stomach, and chronic diseases. These factors lead to insufficient nutrition for the eyes, causing children to blink repeatedly to satisfy their eye’s needs. The main treatment methods include supplementing with Vitamin A and various vitamins, as well as using eye drops such as ‘Shanliang’, ‘Jie’, or ‘ZhenShiMing’. Such treatment usually requires more than a month to two months. Additionally, improving a child’s picky eating and snacking habits is also very important. For children with dysfunction of the spleen and stomach or those suffering from chronic diseases, treatment for these conditions is also necessary. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask again.