From drying out, helps to remove dust from the mucous membrane, helps to relieve tension and fatigue. But frequent repeated blinking refers to pathological processes that require the help of a doctor. This information will be useful for parents whose child often blinks his eyes, we will look at the causes, consequences and treatments for this phenomenon.

Causes of frequent blinking in children

Without a doctor's examination, parents will not be able to understand the cause of frequent blinking of their eyes. The reasons for this phenomenon may be associated with the pathological process, or may be the result of any behavior of the child, his. The most common causes of frequent eye blinking include:

1. Overdrying of the cornea. This condition happens when a child spends too much time in front of the TV or. Strained eyesight while looking at a monitor or screen makes blinking slower. If in a normal state a person blinks every 5-10 seconds, then during hard work in front of a computer this time increases significantly, as a result of which the cornea becomes dehydrated, and the child begins to blink frequently.
2. Visual impairment. If a child's visual acuity decreases, then the image is not projected onto the retina, but in front of it (with myopia) or behind it (with farsightedness). As a result, the eyes get tired quickly, and blinking movements help the eyes to relax.
3. stress. Children are often exposed to stress that can cause nervous system disorders. This can be adaptation to a kindergarten, school, getting used to a new regime, a team, conflict situations with teachers, classmates, excessive strictness of parents in raising children, and so on.
4. Foreign object in the eye. Most often, blinking is the result of a speck of dust or a mote getting into the eye. In this case, blinking does not have any pathology or health problem. As soon as the mote is removed from the eye, frequent blinking will stop.
5. Taking medications. Some medicines have side effects that cause nervous system disorders. If the child is taking any medications and has frequent blinking of the eyes, you should immediately show him to the doctor.
6. Head and eye injuries. Any head injury, concussion or eye microtrauma can cause frequent blinking of the eyes.
7. Vision problems of any nature.
8. genetic predisposition. If there are people in the family who suffer from such a disorder, then most likely this pathology can be inherited to the child.
9. Nervous tic. With nerve strains, the nerve endings begin to send impulses to the muscles, causing them to contract involuntarily. As a result, the eye may twitch, blinking of the eyes and other symptoms of overwork may appear.
10. Some past illnesses, the consequences of which are associated with the reduction of nerve fibers.

If you notice any manifestations of frequent blinking in your child, it should be shown to an ophthalmologist (oculist) or neuropathologist as soon as possible to conduct an examination and find out the exact cause of the disorder. Self-medication in this case is especially harmful.

What should parents do

As soon as parents notice alarming symptoms behind their child, they immediately attribute everything to the harmful effects of televisions and other gadgets and seek to limit the child's "communication" with "electronic friends". This, of course, is the right decision, since computer addiction in the future can have deplorable consequences for the child's psyche, his adaptation in society and have a bad effect on health. But in order to save a son or daughter from frequent blinking of the eyes, it will not be possible to get rid of one restriction.

As already mentioned, the child should be shown to highly specialized ophthalmologist and neuropathologist, since all possible causes of this condition are divided into ophthalmological and neurological.

Treatment of ophthalmic cases of eye blinking

If a mote, a speck of dust or some other foreign matter has got into the eye, then it must be removed, and anti-inflammatory and disinfectant drugs and compresses should be prescribed to prevent a bacterial infection. You can use recipes and use decoctions of calendula, chamomile, and other plants with anti-inflammatory properties to wash your eyes.

If the cause of blinking was dryness of the cornea, then the doctor will prescribe moisturizing drops, and parents will have to monitor and clearly regulate the time spent by the child in front of the monitor or TV.

Treatment of neurological cases of eye blinking

With a nervous breakdown, stress, overstrain and other types of neurological cases, the child should create comfortable conditions. It is forbidden to create situations that may negatively affect the still unstable psyche of the child. For example, to discuss in his presence, to criticize people dear to him in his presence, and so on. All this can provoke abnormal blinking of the eyes.

If the child's condition is severe, the doctor will prescribe him medications that promote relaxation, stimulate nerve endings, reduce intracranial pressure and generally strengthen the body. Perhaps the child will need physiotherapy, massage, physiotherapy exercises.

Treatment with folk remedies is also acceptable, but it is better to first consult a doctor about its expediency so as not to harm the baby.

The child should have more rest, regularly walk in the fresh air, engage in active sports and lead a healthy lifestyle. In order to keep up with your studies and successfully combine circles and sections without harm to health, you should follow the daily routine. Then there will be enough time for everything: both for classes and for a good rest.