eye blinking

Hi my son is two years old going on three and i noticed about four days ago that he blinks excessively while watching television.. when the tv is off and we do anything else other than tv he really dosent do it.. its really mainly as soon as he starts watching tv.. that triggers it for some reason but i also noticce tha one eye is a little irritated with red right on the corner of the eye.. i took him to out family dr and was given patanol eye drops.. he only has a day taking them but the doctor really didnt gi ve me a clear anwer on weather what the problem really was... well mainly im trying to look for a second opinion..        also the doctor did metion that my son when the second child that when in that day with the blinking problem.. the only diffrence was that my child does it while watchinf tv.. and the other wouldnt stop..so i dont know what it could be..
   i will appricate if you can give me some advise. thanks

[AnnaE]

A pediatric ophthalmologist should be able to help you. Find one at www,aao.org. Dr. Hagan will also have some feedback for you tomorrow.

Hi, I am a community leader here not a doctor. I have a lot of experience helping eye patients including myself. Welcome to our community.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

You do need to see an Eye MD that does pediatrics. Excess blinking can indicate both serious as well as minor eye problems.


Get in soon. Find and ophthalmologist at www.aao.org

JCH II MD

[GarryVinsent]

Eye blinking can be an annoying habit that you or someone you know started doing as a kid and unconsciously continues it today. With that, it is suggested that with time and practice one could perhaps break the habit. I’m not a doctor. I’ve only studied this subject and am sharing what I’ve found with anyone who will take the time to read about it. Some causes of excessive blinking:
    * Dry eyes
    * Eye foreign body
    * Lens infection
    * Eyelid spasms