Interestingly, the color of a child's eyes can change over time. This is natural and should not cause alarm. But if redness appears, then something is wrong. Red eyes in children of any age is definitely a sign of illness. Therefore, in such a situation, you should definitely consult a doctor. It is possible that this pathology is a signal of a serious illness
Why does the baby have red eyes?
Most often the answer is simple - conjunctivitis. The human eye is covered with a special transparent membrane that secretes tear fluid to moisten and lubricate the eyeball. In addition, the tear has antibacterial properties due to the presence in it of special substances that destroy bacteria (such as immunoglobulins, beta-lysine, complement, and others). The conjunctiva protects the eye, it is a natural barrier against germs, dust, and damage. But even this barrier can be broken.
The causes of inflammation are different. Bacteria (staphylococci, diphtheria bacillus, pneumococci) and viruses (including influenza, measles, herpes simplex, adenovirus) most often cause this disease. Separately isolated conjunctivitis caused bychlamydia and fungi. In recent years, due to environmental degradation and changes in immunity, allergic conjunctivitis has become very widespread, arising from exposure to pollen, industrial dust, chemicals and even cosmetics.
Red eyes in children are not the only sign of conjunctivitis. Unlike adults, the baby will lose sleep and appetite, become capricious and whiny, and will constantly rub his eyes with his hands. In the morning, it is difficult for a child to “unstick” the eyelids, as they are “glued” with yellowish dry crusts. In especially severe cases, increased lacrimation will be replaced by the release of pus. But in a newborn, the lacrimal apparatus is still poorly formed, and from the eyes with conjunctivitis there may be discharge of any color and consistency. The affected eye has poor vision, and older children may complain of "sand in the eyes" or that everything looks blurry. To verify the presence of inflammation, it is enough to pull back the lower eyelid, and a strong redness and pronounced swelling of the conjunctiva becomes visible. But still! Why red eyes in a child, an ophthalmologist should find out. Perhaps serious medical intervention is required. Or long-term treatment.
Red eyes in children are not only a sign of conjunctivitis. It is possible that the cause was trauma or a foreign body. In any case, contact an ophthalmologist. Any inflammation of the eye is a threat not only to vision, but also to human life. Since the infection can easily spread to the brain, lungs, blood, and the result will besad.
Go to the doctor!
What to do if you find such a symptom as red eyes in children. First of all, limit his communication with others, as conjunctivitis is contagious. In no case do not apply any bandages, do not warm your eyes and do not self-medicate. You should not be afraid of a visit to the doctor. Treatment of conjunctivitis is painless and exclusively medicinal - washing with solutions of furacilin, chamomile, various drops, including anti-allergic ones.
Red eye vessels in a child are a cause for concern and early medical attention. Do not try to treat the baby yourself, do not use folk remedies, but call the doctor!
