Red Eye Disease in Children and Babies
Red eye is a common eye condition in children and infants. The white part of the eye, sclera it manifests itself as redness, irritation and swelling on the eye. This condition is most often seen in the dilation of blood vessels or inflammation occurs as a result.
It may be due to many causes such as infection, allergy or environmental factors. Red eye diseases caused by bacteria or viruses are contagious. early diagnosis and treatment is very important.
Frequently asked questions?
What are the symptoms?
If your child has one or more of the following symptoms, he or she may have red eye:
-Redness or pinkness in the eye
-Burning or stinging sensation
-Watering and discharge in the eyes
-Sensitivity to light
-Itching and irritation
-Eyelids sticking together with crust in the morning
-Eye rubbing behavior
-Redness or pinkness in the eye
-Burning or stinging sensation
-Watering and discharge in the eyes
-Sensitivity to light
-Itching and irritation
-Eyelids sticking together with crust in the morning
-Eye rubbing behavior
Who is Suitable for Crosslinking?
MegaGöz specialists recommend crosslinking treatment for the following patients:
-Individuals diagnosed with early-stage keratoconus
-Patients who have experienced rapid changes in their eyeglass numbers recently.
-Individuals with sufficient corneal thickness (400 microns and above)
- Cases over 12 years of age with active progression
-Individuals diagnosed with early-stage keratoconus
-Patients who have experienced rapid changes in their eyeglass numbers recently.
-Individuals with sufficient corneal thickness (400 microns and above)
- Cases over 12 years of age with active progression
What Causes Red Eye?
The main causes of red eye disease in children and infants:
- Viral Conjunctivitis: It usually occurs with the common cold and is contagious.
- Bacterial Conjunctivitis: It is accompanied by intense discharge and discharge from the eye, and antibiotic treatment may be required.
- Allergic Conjunctivitis: Develops in response to pollen, dust, or pet dander. Itching and watering are the primary symptoms.
- Eye injuries or irritation: This may occur after contact with chemicals such as foreign objects or pool water.
- Newborn eye infections: May occur due to bacteria in the birth canal.
- Viral Conjunctivitis: It usually occurs with the common cold and is contagious.
- Bacterial Conjunctivitis: It is accompanied by intense discharge and discharge from the eye, and antibiotic treatment may be required.
- Allergic Conjunctivitis: Develops in response to pollen, dust, or pet dander. Itching and watering are the primary symptoms.
- Eye injuries or irritation: This may occur after contact with chemicals such as foreign objects or pool water.
- Newborn eye infections: May occur due to bacteria in the birth canal.
Red Eye Treatment?
At MegaGöz Eye Health Center, treatment for red eye disease is planned according to the underlying cause:
- 1. Prescription Eye Drops and Creams
In cases of bacterial or allergic causes, treatment is provided with antibiotics or anti-allergic eye drops.
- 2. Cold Compress
Cold compresses with sterile cotton are recommended to reduce irritation and relieve itching.
- 3. Antibiotic Treatment
In bacterial infections, rapid response can be achieved with topical (local) antibiotic drops or creams.
Warning: If eye redness lasts more than 24 hours or is accompanied by discharge, pain or visual disturbances, an ophthalmologist should be consulted.
- 1. Prescription Eye Drops and Creams
In cases of bacterial or allergic causes, treatment is provided with antibiotics or anti-allergic eye drops.
- 2. Cold Compress
Cold compresses with sterile cotton are recommended to reduce irritation and relieve itching.
- 3. Antibiotic Treatment
In bacterial infections, rapid response can be achieved with topical (local) antibiotic drops or creams.
Warning: If eye redness lasts more than 24 hours or is accompanied by discharge, pain or visual disturbances, an ophthalmologist should be consulted.
What to Pay Attention to?
-Hands should be washed frequently and contact with eyes should be avoided.
- Items such as pillows and towels used by the child should be separated.
- Toys and hands should be disinfected.
- A doctor's approval must be obtained before sending your child to nursery/day care.
- Drops should not be used without a prescription.
- The habit of rubbing eyes should be prevented.
- Items such as pillows and towels used by the child should be separated.
- Toys and hands should be disinfected.
- A doctor's approval must be obtained before sending your child to nursery/day care.
- Drops should not be used without a prescription.
- The habit of rubbing eyes should be prevented.