Redness of the skin at the corners of the eyes

The eyes can be said to be the most vulnerable part of the human body's five senses. Because the eyes are easily infected by bacteria, we should avoid touching the eyes directly with our hands in life. Because there are more bacteria on the hands, it is easy to cause eye infection and inflammation after contact with the eyes. After an infection or inflammation, there are often many symptoms on the body. So, could the redness of a person's eyes be caused by an infection or inflammation?

Redness in the corners of your baby's eyes may be conjunctivitis

Because eye hygiene is not maintained properly, babies often rub their eyes when they feel itchy, which makes them prone to infection and conjunctivitis. Babies with conjunctivitis have red corners of their eyes and the whites of their eyes appear pink. In severe cases, their eyelids and eyelashes are stuck together by secretions.

Conjunctivitis is contagious, so parents should take their babies to the doctor in time to avoid serious infection, and use some antibiotic eye drops or eye ointments for treatment based on the diagnosis.

Redness in the corners of your baby's eyes may be caused by subconjunctival hemorrhage

If the baby has experienced severe choking, vomiting, trauma, etc., and then the eyes appear red, then subconjunctival hemorrhage may be the cause. The rupture of small blood vessels in the conjunctiva and the collection of bleeding under the conjunctiva are called subconjunctival hemorrhage.

Mild cases of this disease can generally heal on their own. Cold compresses are recommended at the beginning, and hot compresses can be used as appropriate after three days. At the same time, parents should use wet cotton swabs to clean the baby's eyes. The above methods generally take effect in four to five days. If the baby does not improve within this number of days, then go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

Redness in the corners of the baby's eyes may be a sign of neonatal infection

This is due to intrauterine infection of the newborn or contact with vaginal secretions containing bacteria during delivery, contaminated hands of the midwife, or unclean supplies that the newborn comes into contact with after birth. For example, if the caregiver's hands, the child's own hands, or a towel that is not thoroughly disinfected is used to wipe the child's eyes, the child's eyes may become infected, resulting in excessive and sticky eye mucus and redness in the corners of the eyes.

Parents should clean their hands thoroughly, dip a piece of clean cotton gauze in cold boiled water or breast milk, wring out excess water, and clean the baby's eyelids from the inside to the outside. Note that to clean the other eye of the baby, you need to use another piece of clean cotton gauze and repeat the same steps. Clean your baby's eyes twice a day to help him recover from eye infections.

Redness in the corners of your baby's eyes may be due to blocked tear ducts

During embryonic development, there is a membrane at the exit of the tear duct, which disappears naturally in the late embryonic stage or just after birth. However, if this layer of film persists, it will cause blockage of the tear ducts, and the baby's tears and secretions in the tear ducts will be retained in the lacrimal sac, eventually causing the baby to have a lot of eye mucus, tears, red eyes, and very uncomfortable eyes.

If the situation is mild, parents can clean their hands thoroughly, press the tear sac on the inside of the eyelid with their thumb, and slide it forcefully along the nose wing toward the nostril. Also, use antibiotic eye drops on time to reduce bacterial infection. If the baby does not recover naturally before the age of 1, a tear duct probe can be used to puncture the membrane at the outlet of the tear duct, and the cure rate can reach 90%. Babies over 2 years old require surgical treatment.

The baby's eyes are red, maybe it's because of getting angry.

The baby's red eyes may also be due to heat accumulation in the child's body, which is commonly known as getting "smelly". This is usually caused by a preference for high-calorie foods such as fish, shrimp, and meat, and less consumption of fruits and vegetables. The best way to treat it is to change bad eating habits, drink more water, and take some Chinese medicine to clear away heat and fire, and to help digestion and relieve stagnation when necessary.