4 common eye diseases in children during summer

Children often swim and engage in more outdoor activities during the summer, increasing their risk of eye conditions such as conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and styes.

Summer vacation is a time when children participate in outdoor activities, swimming, and playing more frequently than usual. Hot weather , dusty environments, or improper eye hygiene habits increase the risk of eye diseases and injuries. In some cases, these can lead to complications and affect vision if not treated promptly.

Doctor Phuc examines a little girl's eyes.

Dr. Duong Minh Phuc, M.Sc., from the High-Tech Eye Center at Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, points out four common eye problems in children and advises parents to be aware of them.

Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is an inflammation of the transparent membrane covering the white of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids caused by dust, bacteria, viruses, or allergens such as pollen, animal dander, and dust mites. The condition typically causes redness, pain, and tearing. While most cases are benign, improper treatment can affect the cornea and vision.

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Conjunctivitis is easily transmitted through direct or indirect contact with discharge from the eyes of an infected person. Therefore, parents should be mindful of limiting children's eye rubbing, encourage frequent handwashing, and avoid sharing towels. When playing in public places, pay attention to eye hygiene, and rinse eyes with clean water or saline solution if they are exposed to a lot of dust and dirt.

Blepharitis

This is blepharitis, often associated with bacterial overgrowth, oil gland disorders in the eyelids, or dermatological conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis. Symptoms include itching, burning, stinging, redness of the eyelid margin, tearing or peeling skin around the eyelids, and eyelashes sticking together due to discharge. Blepharitis can progress to scarring, styes, chalazion, or corneal damage.

To prevent this, parents should ensure their children clean their eyelids daily, avoid rubbing their eyes, and wash their hands frequently. If any unusual symptoms appear, children should be taken to the hospital for timely treatment.

Stye, chalazion

Styes and chalazions are conditions where the oil glands in the eyelid become blocked or infected, causing swelling, irritation, and pain. Styes usually have a white pus head and are more painful, while chalazions develop slowly and are less painful. Most cases are benign, but they can affect vision or aesthetics if they recur frequently or grow large.

When a child has a stye or chalazion, parents should not try to squeeze or prick the swelling themselves, as this can easily spread the infection. Applying warm compresses to the eyelid several times a day can help reduce swelling. If symptoms persist, cause significant pain, or affect vision, the child should be taken to see a doctor.

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Dr. Phuc advises that when children show unusual symptoms, parents should take them to an eye doctor. Parents should not buy eye drops or self-treat on their own to prevent the condition from worsening, increasing the risk of complications and affecting the child's vision.

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