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Blepharitis in children is an inflammation of the oil glands of the eyelids. This condition causes swelling of the eyelids and scabs around the eyelashes. Even after treatment and symptoms go away, the disease can often recur for years, which can lead to eye infections and loss of eyelashes. So how to treat blepharitis in children?
1. What is blepharitis?
Blepharitis (English name is Blepharitis) is an inflammation of the eyelids at the base of the upper and lower eyelids. It can appear on the outer front of the eyelid (where the eyelashes are attached) or on the inner eyelid.2. Symptoms when children have blepharitis
If your child has blepharitis, his or her eyelids may be red, scaly, swollen, and irritated. The eyelids are crusty when the baby wakes up in the morning. The eyelids may burn or itch, and your child may feel like something is in his eye when he blinks. In addition, children also have symptoms of a lot of tears.
Mi bị đóng vảy khi trẻ thức dậy vào buổi sáng có thể triệu chứng của viêm bờ mi
Blepharitis can lead to other eye conditions, such as: A stye, chalazion, or problems with the tear film (which can lead to excessive tearing or dry eyes, thus making the eyes worse. increased risk of corneal infection). Blepharitis can cause many unpleasant symptoms, but it usually doesn't cause vision problems.
3. Causes and risk factors for blepharitis in children?
Blepharitis can be caused by one of the following two causes:
Bacterial infection Abnormalities in the production and secretion of oil-producing glands (sebum) on the eyelids. Some children may be more at risk of blepharitis if they have:
Seborrheic dermatitis Not enough tears on the eyes (dry eye).
4. Do children with blepharitis need treatment?
The answer is yes. Your doctor may recommend treatment or refer you to a pediatric ophthalmologist for a more thorough examination and to rule out more serious eye problems; Although this blepharitis may go away, it can come back. In rare cases, severe blepharitis can lead to vision loss or long-term (permanent) changes in the eyelid margins.
Nên đưa trẻ đến gặp bác sĩ nhãn khoa để kiểm tra và điều trị bệnh viêm bờ mi
Maintaining good eyelid hygiene is an important preventive measure for children with blepharitis. At the same time, with a combination of treatment and good hygiene, you can reduce the number of outbreaks for your child.
To help patients know how to take care of their eyes when they have blepharitis, you can refer to the article "Instructions for caring for people with blepharitis" by Eye Doctor Hoang Minh Chau, consultant Ophthalmology unit, Department of Contact Specialization of Vinmec Times City International Hospital.
5. Diagnosis and treatment of blepharitis in children
5.1 Diagnosis The doctor will ask about the child's symptoms, medical history, and physical examination. In addition, your doctor may also ask about your family's health history. Tests are not usually needed to confirm the diagnosis.
5.2 Treatment Treatment will depend on the child's symptoms, age, and general health. In addition, the treatment regimen will also depend on the severity of the blepharitis. Severe cases of blepharitis may require treatment by an ophthalmologist.
The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms. Treatment may include:
Apply warm, moist compresses to the child's eyes for a few minutes several times a day Clean the child's eyelids daily. Use a clean, wet washcloth and mild baby shampoo. Gently rub the child's eyelids to remove the scab. Two eyes use two different clean towels. Wash towels immediately after use. Teach children not to rub their eyes Have children wash their hands often Put antibiotic ointment in their eyes. Ointment doesn't make blepharitis go away faster, but it can help prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the eye or treat a secondary infection.
Bôi thuốc mỡ kháng sinh vào mắt giúp ngăn nhiễm trùng lây lan
If your child has seborrheic dermatitis, the doctor will prescribe the child to use:
Use an antifungal shampoo or cream Use a cream or lotion containing corticosteroids. Blepharitis is a chronic inflammation of the eyelid margin and can leave dangerous complications such as acute infection, styes, lacrimal sac inflammation, loss of eyelashes, aggravation of corneal diseases... Therefore, when seeing any abnormal signs in the eyes, it is necessary to immediately go to a medical facility with eye specialists for timely examination and treatment, to avoid leaving unfortunate consequences.
To protect, prevent and cure blepharitis, Vinmec International Hospital launched an eyelid care package that helps:
Care and treatment of blepharitis Massaging the eyelids helps relax, save Better blood circulation to the eyes. Squeeze and clean to remove inflammatory factors to help the eyelashes to be clean and comfortable. Reduce eye discomfort: puffiness, itching, caused by blepharitis. When registering to use Vinmec's eyelash care package, customers will receive:
Warm lashes with a specialized machine for eyelids and with hot water as specified. Eyelash massage Clean, squeeze the eyelid gland with medicine and cotton swab. Massage the area around the eyes. All stages of care are performed by a team of experienced doctors, facilities, and world-leading modern equipment.
Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
Translation source: babycenter.com
