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Toddler blinking eye more than usual
My 4 years old son is blinking his eyes quite frequently since last 2 weeks
and rubbing too. Do we need to have him go through an eye test?
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Yes he needs an evaluation
Meanwhile it points towards allergy
So he can be started on antiallergic eye drops
Also, optimize his screen usage
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Dr. Mayank Jain
Ophthalmologist
13 yrs exp
New Delhi
Yes eye test is required.
Next Steps
Insist on cycloplegic refraction
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Hand hygiene to be maintained
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Dr. Swarna T P
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Blinking and rubbing in kids can be due to 2 reasons.
Either child is having difficulty in seeing things clearly or
There is discomfort or itching (which is usually due to allergy)
Please ask the child if he is having trouble in vision
Next Steps
for vision issues pls get kid s eye checked
for allergy you can start Winolap eye drops 1 drop 2 times a day
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ask child not to rub eyes repeatedly.
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