Children for parents are happiness, joy, life. And naturally, mother and father worry about their offspring, regardless of how old the children are. That's why even the smallest change in the behavior of the baby can alert them. And if suddenly they see that a vessel has burst in the child’s eye , they will undoubtedly start to panic. But this is not worth doing, since there are many reasons for the appearance of a red speck in the children's eye. True, they should not always be ignored.
Eye hemorrhage
Depending on in which area of ​​the eye the vessel burst, the following types of hemorrhage are distinguished:
- In the retina. This form of blood accumulation sometimes appears in a healthy baby at birth. If you do not pay attention to this, then in the future there may be problems with vision.
- In the eye socket. In this case, hemorrhagic spots are visible on the sclera, the mobility of the eye is impaired, and vision decreases.
- In the vitreous. A tubercle appears on the protein coat. Vision drops sharply, spots appear in front of the child’s eyes. In this case, do not hesitate - immediately to the ophthalmologist.
- In the front camera. If a vessel burst in the child’s eye in this place, then it differs from other types of hemorrhage in its mobility. The location of the spot depends on whether the baby is sitting or lying. Passes independently for ten days. Otherwise, you will have to pay a visit to a specialist.
Now let's talk about the causes of redness on the sclera.
Symptoms
The aforementioned small speck of red in may appear not only in a child of kindergarten age and older, but also in a newborn. A rupture of a vessel in the eye is usually accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Sometimes a speck may not be noticed, but if he pours a little more blood, it begins to stand out on the protein coat.
- Even small negative changes in the eye can cause a child discomfort. The kid complains of fatigue, that something is bothering him in the eyelid and his eyes are covered with “sand”.
- If the cause of the disease is eye pressure, the doctor should determine the symptoms and treatment. The kid himself will not describe his condition, but may complain of a headache and refuse to play with friends. These symptoms should alert parents.
- Hemorrhage does not appear immediately in both eyes. An exception is the postpartum rupture of blood vessels in the eyes of a newly born baby.
Having determined the symptoms of the disease, we turn to the answer to the question of why the vessel burst in the eye of the child.
Causes
There are several factors that can cause capillary damage:
- The fragility of the walls of blood vessels. If the pressure rises, and blood circulation increases, hemorrhage occurs. In this case, the cause of damage to the capillary can be a strong cry of crumbs, cough, passage through the birth canal of the mother.
- Rubbing eyes with hands.
- External irritants: dust, bright light.
- Hypovitaminosis.
- Violation of metabolic processes.
- Eye pressure.
The following reasons are much more serious and can cause complication if you do not contact a specialist in time:
- Viral diseases (flu, ARVI and others).
- Conjunctivitis.
- Eye microtrauma.
If a child has a vessel burst in the eye, the cause may also be due to overwork of the organ of vision. And not only because of the heavy school load, but also because of the huge number of multimedia devices: computers, mobile phones, televisions, etc. A long stay in front of them can cause a capillary to rupture.
The reason is eye pressure
The norm of eye pressure in children and adults is the same. This criterion is measured in millimeters of mercury. And the factors that increase it include:
- Overwork, physical and mental.
- Eye contact with alien bodies.
- The presence of diseases of the endocrine, cardiovascular system, kidneys.
- Heredity.
If the cause of the damaged vessel is eye pressure, symptoms and treatment are determined only by the ophthalmologist. As for the signs of the disease, not every child can tell about their health, but the baby begins to complain:
- eye pain and headache;
- "sand" in the eyes and the feeling of a foreign body in them;
- that his tears are flowing.
When these symptoms appear, you must immediately rush to a specialist. Changes in eye pressure can lead to glaucoma. And only a doctor can correctly diagnose and prescribe treatment. It’s about him that we’ll talk now.
Treatment
So, the child has a red spot in the eye. This moment cannot be ignored, but panic is also not necessary. If at the same time there is a high fever and cough, then a cold illness should be treated.
If a foreign body enters the eye, immediately go to the doctor, do not remove it yourself. At home, you can make the baby a bath, rinse the eye. Parents often ask the question: if a vessel burst in the eye, what should the baby drip? “Tobrex”, “Ophthalmodec”, “Phloxal” are suitable even for infants. Some experts recommend Taufon, but not all ophthalmologists agree with this. Its effects are not yet fully understood.
If, for a long time, the red spot does not go away, then you can’t do without a specialist.
In addition, give your child more drinks. Sometimes vessels can be damaged by lack of moisture. A child should also consume more citrus fruits. They contain vitamin C, which is necessary to strengthen blood vessels.
Do not let the child sit for a long time at the TV or computer and do not let him drink strong tea or coffee.
Prevention
In addition to the above, in order not to burst the vessel in the eye of the child, it is necessary to follow some rules:
- Do not smoke in the room where the baby is. Nicotine adversely affects capillaries, especially for children.
- Do not let the child sit for a long time at the TV or computer.
- Bright light in the crumbs room is also undesirable.
- Its menu should include more vegetables and fruits (preferably dark green).
- If an eye infection is detected, follow all doctor's instructions, even if the child does not like it.
- In the room where the baby is, there must be optimal humidity. With dry air, dryness of the eyeball may develop, which leads to rupture of the vessel.
- During the walk, try to ensure that direct sunlight does not fall crumbs on the eyes.
- Never self-medicate. It is advisable to take the child to an ophthalmologist at least once a year.
By following these measures, you will help your child maintain good vision and not feel discomfort from vascular damage.
Conclusion
Take care of your children's eyes while they are still small. Having matured, the guys themselves will begin to take care of themselves.
And remember, if a capillary rupture in the eye occurs periodically, immediately consult an ophthalmologist. It will help determine the cause of the pathology and prevent vision problems that may arise in the future.