Children for parents is happiness, joy, life.And naturally, mother and father are worried about their offspring, no matter how old the children are. That's why even the slightest change in the behavior of the baby can alert them. And if suddenly they see that the vessel has burst in the eye of the child, then, undoubtedly, they will start to panic. Only here you should not do this, since there are many reasons for the appearance of a red spot in the children's eye. True, they are not always worth ignoring.
Forms of hemorrhage in the eye
Depending on which area of the eye the vessel has burst, the following types of hemorrhage are distinguished:
- In the retina. This form of accumulation of blood 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. At the same time, hemorrhagic spots are visible on the sclera, the mobility of the eye is disturbed and vision is reduced.
- In the vitreous body. On the protein shell appears bump. Vision drops sharply, spots appear before the eyes of a child. In this case, do not hesitate - immediately to the ophthalmologist.
- In front of the camera.If a vessel burst in the eye of a child in this place, then it is distinguished from other types of hemorrhage by its mobility. The location of the spot depends on whether the baby is sitting or lying down. It passes on its own within 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
Mentioned a small speck of red inmay appear not only in the child of kindergarten age and older, but also in the newborn. The rupture of the vessel in the eye, as a rule, is accompanied by the following signs:
- Sometimes a speck can and not be noticed, but once he gets a little more blood, it starts to stand out on the protein shell.
- Even small negative changes in the eye can cause discomfort to the child. The kid complains of fatigue, that something is stopping him in the area of the eyelid, and his eyes are filled with sand.
- Если причиной заболевания является глазное pressure, symptoms and treatment should be determined by the doctor. The kid himself will not describe his condition, but may complain of a headache and refuse to play with friends. These symptoms and should alert the parents.
- Hemorrhage does not appear immediately in both eyes. The exception is 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 in the child’s eye burst.
Causes
There are several factors that can cause damage to the capillary:
- The fragility of the walls of blood vessels.If pressure rises and blood circulation increases, hemorrhage occurs. The cause of damage to the capillary in this case can be a strong crying crumbs, coughing, passing through the birth canal of the mother.
- Rubbing the eyes with your hands.
- External stimuli: dust, bright light.
- Hypovitaminosis.
- Violation of metabolic processes.
- Eye pressure.
The following reasons are much more serious and can cause a complication if you do not consult a specialist in time:
- Viral diseases (flu, SARS and others).
- Conjunctivitis.
- Eye microtrauma.
If a child has burst a vessel in the eye, the reasonmay lie in the overwork of the organ of vision. And not only because of the high school load, but also because of the huge number of multimedia devices: computers, mobile phones, TVs, etc. Long-term presence in front of them can cause a capillary to break.
The reason is eye pressure
The rate 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:
- Exhaustion physical and mental.
- Contact with alien bodies.
- The presence of diseases of the endocrine, cardiovascular system, kidneys.
- Heredity.
In case the cause of the damaged vessel iseye pressure, symptoms and treatment are determined only by an ophthalmologist. As for the signs of the disease, not every child can talk about their state of health, but the baby begins to complain:
- on pain in the eyes and headache;
- "sand" in the eyes and the feeling of a foreign body in them;
- on the fact that he has tears.
When these symptoms occur immediatelyto rush to a specialist. Changes in eye pressure can lead to glaucoma. And only a doctor can correctly diagnose and prescribe treatment. It is about him, we now talk.
Treatment
So, the child has a red spot in the eye.It is impossible to ignore this moment, but there is no need to panic too. If at the same time you have a high fever and cough, then you should treat a cold.
If a foreign body enters the eye immediatelyGo to the doctor, do not remove it yourself. At home, you can make the baby bath, wash the eyes. Parents often ask the question: if a vessel burst in the eye, what should the baby drip? Even babies are suitable "Tobreks", "Oftalmodek", "Floksal." Some experts recommend Taufon, but not all ophthalmologists agree. Its impact is not yet fully understood.
If for a long time the red spot does not pass, then there can not do without a specialist.
Кроме того, давайте ребенку побольше питья.Sometimes vessels may be damaged due to lack of moisture. The child should eat more citrus. They contain vitamin C, which is necessary to strengthen the blood vessels.
Do not allow the child to sit for a long time at the TV or computer and do not let him drink strong tea, coffee.
Prevention
In addition to this, in order not to burst the vessel in the eye of a child, you must follow some rules:
- Do not smoke in the room where the baby is. Nicotine adversely affects the capillaries, especially children.
- Do not allow the child to sit for a long time at the TV or computer.
- Bright light in the room crumbs is also undesirable.
- In its menu should include more vegetables and fruits (preferably dark green).
- If an eye infection is found, follow all the prescription, even if the child does not like it.
- In the room where the baby is, should be the optimum humidity. With dry air, dry eye can develop, leading to rupture of the vessel.
- During the walk, try to ensure that direct sunlight does not get a crumb on his eyes.
- Never self-medicate. It is advisable to take the child to an ophthalmologist at least once a year.
By observing these activities, you will help your child maintain good vision and not feel discomfort from damage to the blood vessels.
Conclusion
Keep the eyes of your children while they are still small. Having matured, the guys will start taking care of themselves.
And remember, if the capillary rupture in the eyeoccurs periodically, immediately contact an ophthalmologist. It will help determine the cause of the pathology and prevent vision problems that may arise in the future.
