These are 3 common diseases and eye conditions in children

Ever seen a child's eyeballs suddenly red? Maybe you suspect your child has a serious eye disease, but there are some eye conditions that are actually still normal. As three types of eye diseases that commonly occur in children as reported by www.aao.org. If you are still unsure, immediately check your child's condition to the eye doctor who is accustomed to dealing with children.

Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis or pink eye is associated with viral or bacterial eye infections (both highly contagious), or it could be due to an allergic reaction (non-communicable)

What should be considered?

• The eyes appear red or pink due to inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin membrane that covers the inside of the eyelid and the whites of the eyes.
• Eyes glazed or ooze - even in both cases - which usually feels itchy and uncomfortable.
• Children may also experience fever, sore throat and runny nose when viral infections are the cause.

What to do?
If your child has contagious red eyes, he must stay at home and not go to school. If you are already at school and are just aware of this infection, then your child must go home so as not to infect others. Contagious pink eyes usually heal in 3-7 days. When a tear occurs and the tears have stopped, your child can return to school.

Chalazion, Lead and Cellulitis
Chalazion looks like a small bump on the eyelid and can occur when the meibomian gland / tarsal gland (the gland that secretes oil in the eyelid) is blocked. This is not caused by infection. While the pimple looks like a red bump and pain near the edge of the eyelid caused by an infected eyelash follicle. Preseptal cellulitis or orbital cellulitis is an infection associated with trauma, upper respiratory infection, or eyelid infection.

What should be considered?
The tissue around the eyes appears red and swollen painful. This condition usually occurs in only one eye with the appearance of swelling closed. Your child may have a fever. More serious preseptal or orbital cellulitis infections can cause decreased vision, inability to move the eyes, and sightings that are pushed forward.

What to do?
Both forms of cellulitis are serious conditions that require immediate medical attention. Take your child to a favorite doctor who will handle the care of your child with an eye specialist.

Blocked Tear Duct
A blocked tear duct is when the tear duct is blocked partially or completely. Tears cannot flow normally, causing watery eyes, irritation, or chronic infection.

What should be considered?
Symptoms of a blocked tear duct may include watery eyes or continuous tears.

What to do?
A baby can be born with a blocked tear duct, but this condition usually resolves on its own in the first year of life. While in some cases, the eye doctor may suggest that you give special massage techniques to the baby to help open the membrane that covers the lower hole into his nose. Relax, the doctor will definitely show you how to do the right massage.

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