Baby Eye Problem

Baby Eye Problem

Blindness
Symptoms: Very rarely, children are found unable to fix their gaze on objects. If this situation persists beyond six weeks, it could be due to toxoplasmosis or severe infection which can cause blindness. Even an untreated squint in lack of eye exercises may lead to blindness.

Treatment: For any visual problems consulting a specialist is the best, for minor infections ye drops or ointment is useful. While administering these, wash your hands properly and lay down the child. Give the drop into the corner of the eye just as the eye blinks.

Stye:
Symptoms: Starting as an infection of the sebaceous glands at the bottom of an eyelash, it gradually develops into a small boil. Symptoms o stye include redness and soreness and swollen eye.

Treatment: A hot clean linen or flannel can be held near the eye. This will help in soothing the pain and also to bring the infection to the tip of the boil. Once this happens, the stye will burst removing the infected matter from the eye. In case of problem with bursting take the assistance of doctor who can remove the eyelash with tweezers.

Eye Injuries

Eye injuries could be by corrosive chemicals, foreign bodies or external forces. Even the mildest injury should be checked with a specialist.

Shampoo or soap can cause a lot of irritation once it gets into the eye, though it does not cause any lasting damage. Any other liquid, if it creates irritation should be taken more seriously, in case it is acid or alkali. Wash the eye thoroughly and take the child to a doctor. Do carry the liquid to help the doctor understand the nature of the problem.

Dust, sand or insects usually wash away by themselves. Crying will in fact help in this. In case it does not, separate the eyelids and flush it with the help of cold water. Do not allow the child to rub his eye.

Certain precautions are very important to be followed. Never use any sharp object to remove an irritant from the eye. Do not try to remove anything from the colored part of the eye. Instead of a hanky or tissue, which can damage the eye, once can make us of the tongue to clear the eyeball.