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Toddler blinking eye more than usual

2021-06-03 12:39:19
My 4 years old son is blinking his eyes quite frequently since last 2 weeks and rubbing too. Do we need to have him go through an eye test?
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Yes he needs an evaluation Meanwhile it points towards allergy So he can be started on antiallergic eye drops Also, optimize his screen usage

Answered2021-06-03 12:44:00

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Yes eye test is required.
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Insist on cycloplegic refraction
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Hand hygiene to be maintained

Answered2021-06-03 13:21:45

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Blinking and rubbing in kids can be due to 2 reasons. Either child is having difficulty in seeing things clearly or There is discomfort or itching (which is usually due to allergy) Please ask the child if he is having trouble in vision
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for vision issues pls get kid s eye checked for allergy you can start Winolap eye drops 1 drop 2 times a day
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ask child not to rub eyes repeatedly.

Answered2021-06-03 12:47:31

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