Why does the child keep rubbing his eyes?
In the past 10 days, topics about children's health have continued to gain popularity on major social platforms and search engines. Among them, "children keep rubbing their eyes" has become one of the focuses of parents' attention. The following is the data analysis and interpretation of children’s eye health in hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days:
| hot topics | Search volume share | main focus |
|---|---|---|
| Reasons why children rub their eyes | 35% | Allergy, fatigue, foreign body irritation |
| allergic conjunctivitis in children | 28% | High incidence in spring and symptom recognition |
| Electronics and children’s vision | 20% | Screen usage time, blue light impact |
| Blepharitis in children | 12% | Bacterial infections, hygiene habits |
| Other eye problems | 5% | Trichiasis, dry eye, etc. |
1. Analysis of common causes
According to new interviews with pediatricians and ophthalmologists, frequent eye rubbing in children may be caused by:
1.allergic conjunctivitis: Pollen, dust mites and other allergens increase in spring, and children present with red eyes, itching, increased secretions, and a significant increase in eye rubbing frequency.
2.visual fatigue: Online classes and extended use of electronic devices have resulted in continued tension in the ciliary muscles. Data shows that children aged 3-6 years old have an average daily screen time of 2.1 hours (a 47% increase from 2019).
3.infectious eye disease: Cases of acute conjunctivitis have recently appeared in many kindergartens. Typical symptoms include eyelid swelling and yellow discharge.
4.behavioral habits: Some children obtain psychological comfort by rubbing their eyes, which may be related to emotional factors such as separation anxiety.
2. Parents’ coping guide
| Symptoms | Recommended actions | Indications for medical treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Occasionally rubs eyes + no other symptoms | Observe and record frequency to reduce screen time | No relief for 3 days |
| red eyes + tears | Apply cold compresses to avoid exposure to allergens | accompanied by shortness of breath |
| Secretion adhesion | Saline cleansing, using towel alone | purulent discharge |
| Photophobia + pain | Stop using your eyes immediately | Requires emergency treatment |
3. Suggestions on preventive measures
1.environmental control: Keep the indoor humidity at 40%-60%, clean the air conditioning filter regularly, and expose plush toys to the sun every week.
2.Management with eyes: It is recommended that children aged 3-6 years old follow the "20-20-20" rule (look 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes).
3.Nutritional supplements: Increase food intake rich in vitamin A (carrots, spinach) and Omega-3 (deep sea fish).
4.Habit development: Teach children the correct blinking practice (close their eyes gently for 2 seconds, then open them again), instead of rubbing their eyes.
4. Latest reminders from professional organizations
The latest data from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention in April shows that the number of children’s ophthalmology outpatient clinics increased by 23% from the previous month, of which allergic cases accounted for 58%. Special reminder from experts:
-Avoid using menthol-containing eye drops
- Children's sunglasses must choose UV400 protection standard
- Families with a history of genetic allergies are advised to undergo regular slit lamp examinations
If your child continues to rub his eyes for more than a week, or if he or she develops severe symptoms such as corneal turbidity, he or she should immediately go to a professional ophthalmology institution for special examinations such as corneal topography. Through early detection and early intervention, most children's eye problems can be effectively controlled.
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