Our eyeballs are covered by a transparent membrane that keeps the eyes moist and protects them from external aggressions. The inflammation of this layer is the conjunctivitis.
There are several types of conjunctivitis, but they all have some symptoms that are common, knowing these symptoms you can react to it and go to the doctor to assess what type of conjunctivitis is affecting your child.
If you notice that your child does not stop rubbing his eyes, it could be a sign that he has conjunctivitis. That discomfort suffered by the child is accompanied by swollen eyelids and red eyes and depending on the type of infection, will have abundant legañas of a different color and texture. But what bothers your son most is that feeling that he has grit in his eyes. Tearing is also very annoying and the low tolerance it has towards light is another unequivocal symptom of suffering from conjunctivitis. Normally this infection is treated with eye drops or ointments that should always be prescribed by the ophthalmologist. Never medicate your child yourself, since as we have said, there are several types of conjunctivitis and each one requires its proper medication.
To try to prevent conjunctivitis we must try to have maximum hygiene in the hands and above all, avoid rubbing the eyes. Another risk factor is the towels, it is preferable that they are individual, because this way we will avoid possible infections.
Pediatricians recommend that the child's first visit to the ophthalmologist be made before 3 years and consecutive visits should be made every two years. Acting in this way, possible subsequent complications can be avoided, in addition to being able to detect any anomaly in time, which will gain effectiveness with the treatment.
