Conjunctival stones are multiple hard yellow dots on the conjunctiva of the eyelids, mostly caused by chronic inflammatory stimuli, and are generally more difficult to heal on their own. If the size of the conjunctival stone is small, the child usually has no obvious eye discomfort and does not need special treatment.
If the stone is large and protrudes from the conjunctival surface, it may irritate the cornea and cause discomfort such as a foreign body sensation and stinging in the eye, and the child may rub his/her eyes frequently to relieve the discomfort. Children can have the stone removed surgically, using a sterile needle under local anesthesia, to relieve the discomfort.
Children with conjunctival stones are advised to seek prompt medical attention to evaluate their condition and follow medical advice.