The feeling of something in the eyes may be due to eye strain or dryness caused by long hours of computer use and staying up late, or it could be a symptom of eye diseases such as glaucoma. It is recommended to visit a hospital early for a check-up to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment.
My daughter is four months old, and her sclera appears faintly blue, not white. A doctor mentioned that a blue sclera might indicate anemia. Blue-green sclera is more common in infants, primarily due to the thin choroid, which allows the color of the choroid’s subchoroidal plexus pigment layer to be seen, resulting in a blue-green or purplish color. This is a physiological phenomenon and should not be a cause for concern. Newborns cannot follow a person’s movement with their eyes until about a month after birth; they usually start to fixate on familiar sounds, people, or objects after that. It is recommended that you observe your child for any other symptoms.
Discussing the normal variations in the color of a baby’s sclera and how to differentiate between physiological phenomena and health issues.
Frequent blinking and squinting in children may be due to eye allergies or fatigue. It is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a detailed eye examination and treatment, and to check for any foreign objects in the child’s eyes. Additionally, a blood trace element test can be conducted to see if the child lacks certain essential elements.
A 7-month-old baby might have congenital conjunctivitis, which requires treatment with antibiotics and corticosteroid eye drops.
Seeing double in children could be a symptom of myopia. It is recommended to pay attention to eye hygiene, maintain a balanced diet, and engage in outdoor activities more often.
Consider possibilities such as eyelashes turning inward, cataracts, dry eyes, conjunctivitis, or habitual blinking.
Optic nerve atrophy should be treated in the ophthalmology department. The reason is that optic nerve atrophy is caused by pathological damage to retinal ganglion cells and axons, leading to impaired visual transmission, neuron death, and the inability of the visual cortex to form visual perception, resulting in a degenerative change. Treatment is based on etiological treatment, combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine. If the cause is completely eliminated, early treatment may involve large doses of vitamin B, vasodilators, energy mixtures, and other medications to enhance neural nutrition and stabilize symptoms. It is recommended to have regular check-ups at the hospital.
If someone has glaucoma, they should pay attention to rest, avoid prolonged eye strain, and consider frequent cold compresses for the eyes, as well as using symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. In terms of diet, it’s recommended to consume more fresh vegetables, avoid spicy, fishy, or irritating foods, and regularly check eye pressure. If conservative treatment is ineffective, surgical treatment may be considered.
Pediatric retinal diseases have various causes, and treatment requires identifying the root cause and accompanying targeted treatment and lifestyle care.
