What’s wrong with your child’s itchy eyes?

A child’s itchy eyes may be related to allergic conjunctivitis, viral or bacterial infections, entropion of the eyelids, inverted eyelashes and other causes. 1. Allergic conjunctivitis: Allergic conjunctivitis is seasonal, and when there is a lot of willow flakes, children may have symptoms such as generalized itching and itchy eyes. Parents should pay attention to the willow flakes have not entered the child’s eyes, in the willow flakes more season when going out is recommended to wear protective glasses, but also can follow the doctor’s advice to use orotidine eye drops and other anti-allergy drug treatment, to relieve eye discomfort. 2. Viral or bacterial infections: viral or bacterial infections in the eyes may also lead to itchy eyes, conjunctival congestion, photophobia, tearing, increased secretion and other symptoms of discomfort, children can follow the doctor’s instructions to use levofloxacin eye drops, chloramphenicol eye drops and so on. 3. Eyelid inversion, inverted eyelashes: If the child has eyelid inversion, inverted eyelashes, etc., the eyelashes often irritate the eyeballs, which can also cause itchy eyes and other uncomfortable symptoms. It is recommended that children with itchy eyes should seek medical attention to assess their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.