The redness and swelling of the eyes when babies rub their eyes, but not when they don’t rub their eyes, may be caused by the inflammation of the eyes caused by the bacteria on the hands when babies rub their eyes, or it may be caused by the damage of the eye tissues caused by babies rubbing their eyes.
Babies’ eyes are sensitive because they carry bacteria on their hands. When babies rub their eyes, they bring bacteria into their eyes, which can cause inflammation of the eye, which can lead to redness and swelling of the child’s eyes. When infants do not rub their eyes, the bacteria do not enter the eyes and do not cause redness and swelling.
Another reason may be that the baby’s fingernails are not cut, and rubbing the eyes with greater force can cause damage to the eye tissues, which can also lead to conjunctival congestion, swelling and other discomforts.
It is recommended that infants who develop redness and swelling of the eyes after rubbing the eyes that does not resolve for a long period of time should seek prompt medical attention to evaluate their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.