Redness of the child's eyes occurs as a result of some reasons that can be avoided by some measures and precautions with the child.

There are a group of common eye diseases that can affect children, such as secretions and eye infections, many tears, as well as redness of the eyes, which indicate the presence of sensitivity in the eye.

Causes of red eyes in children

There are many factors that cause redness of the eye, and include:

• Dust and dust: One of the most common reasons that lead to redness of the child's eyes, as his eyes are sensitive, and do not bear any dust in the air.

Animal dander and cigarette smoke are among the things that increase the chances of red eyes, and therefore pets should be kept away from the small child in the house, and adults should not smoke in the place where the infant is.

• Tear duct obstruction: It is a disease that affects a young child after birth and during the first months of his life, as a result of the large secretions of the eye during this period and the failure of the eye drainage system for tears completely.

• Eyelid bump: If the child has an eyelid bump, which usually appears on the edges of the eyelid, it leads to swelling and redness of the eye.

This protrusion causes an uncomfortable feeling in the child, and it needs local treatment, and in some cases it gradually disappears without treatment.

• Eye injuries: In the event that the child's eye collides with anything hard as a result of falling or while learning to stand and walk, then eye inflammation, swelling and redness occur.

Also, the entry of any sharp object into the child's eye causes scratching of the cornea and redness of the eye, such as the child's nails and any toys with pointed ends.

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• Blepharitis: It is a disease that affects the eyelids, and it is seborrheic "due to seborrheic dermatitis" or bacterial "that is caused by a type of bacteria", or because of a defect in the functions of some eye glands.

Eye redness is one of the main symptoms of this disease, in addition to peeling of the skin around the eyelids.

The obstruction of the tear duct leads to swelling and redness of the eye.

Symptoms associated with red eyes

In addition to the redness of the eyes, it is possible to notice that the child has an allergy when some symptoms appear, which are:

• Eyelid swelling: the area around the eye becomes swollen and swollen significantly.

Eye secretions: Where fungi accumulate in the inner and outer corners of the eye, and some secretions may appear yellow in addition to tears.

• Eye itch: The child feels irritation in the eye and tries to scratch it repeatedly due to an eye infection.

Peeling of the skin around the eyelids: It is also a symptom that may appear with redness of the eye in the case of infection in the eye and eyelid.

• Neonatal conjunctivitis: Known as neonatal conjunctivitis, it is the inflammation of the conjunctiva in newborns, and it occurs as a result of eye exposure to bacteria and viruses, and the eye appears inflamed with redness and swelling.

Methods of prevention and treatment of red eye

It is normal for a child to have red eyes during the first weeks after his birth, but in the event that the problem persists, it is necessary to consult a doctor to find out the cause and start treatment so that the problem does not worsen.

Treatment is through ointments intended for children according to the doctor’s diagnosis of the child's disease.

There are also simple home methods that help reduce and prevent redness of the eye, and they are:

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• Maintaining eye cleanliness: Make sure that the eye area remains clean and wipe it with a clean cloth dampened with lukewarm water, this protects it from bacteria and viruses, and reduces their harmful effects on the eye, as this helps get rid of eye secretions.
• Cold water compresses: One of the ways to help treat puffiness and swelling of the eye that leads to redness and irritation.

There are specialized cold compresses to show the child's eyes are available in pharmacies, but make sure to treat the child's eyes gently.

If ready-made compresses are not available, a cold towel with sterile boiled water can be used.

• Maintaining the cleanliness of the child's bed: and washing the sheets frequently, because if they are not clean, they will transfer bacteria and germs to them when they sleep on them.
• Hand hygiene and nail clipping: One of the most dangerous things that can pose a risk to a child's skin and eyes is his nails, as he can enter them in his eye and cause them to scratch and redness, and therefore they should not remain for long.

The hands must also be cleaned and disinfected frequently because your child is always rubbing his eyes through his hands, and therefore any viruses or bacteria will be transmitted to his eyes.

It is advised to keep any sharp tools away from the child, and to avoid buying any toys with pointed ends that pose a risk to his health.