My 8yo seems to blink a hell of a lot.
I cant say its triggered by any one particular thing but he does it so often.
YES we all need to blink.. but its like a twitch.. then a squint..
I ahd his eyes checked 6 mths ago and nothing was found to be wrong yet the blinking has become more frequent.
Has anyone got some advice for us please?
(he is being called blinky bill at school.. poor little guy)
2007-03-15 17:15:36 · 10 answers · asked by who_me? 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
worms? whats that got to do with his eyes? (seriously)
I have made another appt at the optometrist for tomorrow.
thanks for the imput people!
2007-03-15 17:21:36 · update #1
thanks lutski90.
I have asked him why he does it and he isnt aware he is doing it.
I asked if his eyes felt itchy, stinging, dry, hot, watery etc and he said no.
cheers
2007-03-15 17:24:37 · update #2
thanks mighty_mom..
I have noticed he does it mostly at night when watching tv and yr right, Im presuming (and presumed) its his sight.
Ill see what is said tomorrow and take it from there.
Im thankful to you for sharing yr experience with your daughter too.
Its nice to know Im not imaganing it LOL.
cheers
2007-03-15 17:28:07 · update #3
my daughter does the same thing... she blinks, squints, & crunches up her nose. her pediatrician said it could be a nervous tick. i noice she does it most when shes reading or watching tv, so i naturally asumed it was her vision... it wasnt, her sight is fine. when i bring it to her attention, she tries to stop. if its very severe, and he cant stop, even when asked, it could be Tourette Syndrome.
2007-03-15 17:24:56 · answer #1 · answered by mighty_mom 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Cats can talk with their eyes: they generally view a protracted, huge-eyed stare as an act of aggression. For cats, the blink of an eye fixed has better than one which skill. Blinking observed by employing turning the top to one part is a hassle-loose tom cat reaction to being stared at. long, sluggish blinking, on the different hand, is a demonstration of contentment.
2016-10-01 00:11:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blinking alot, at least in adults, is usually a sign ov very dry eyes, or much anxiety. In an 8 yr old, since his eyes have been checked after this started and he doesn't need glasses. it could be a habit he isn't even aware he is doing. Have you asked him if he's aware of it? Short of consulting another eye doc or general pediatrician, that's all I can offer. much luck
2007-03-15 17:22:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd have him checked out by an allergist. His eyes may be watering and burning due to allergies. This is easily discernible on physical examination and is treatable with cromolyn sodium or other non-steroidal eye drops.
It could be an annoying habit. It may start with an eye irritation due to allergies but parental attention and comments reinforce the constant blinking, just as with thumb sucking, nail biting, etc.
2007-03-15 17:20:45 · answer #4 · answered by HoneyBunny 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is also a sign that he may not be getting enough sleep. I know someone who has the same exact thing for a while now. I am not sure though.
2007-03-15 17:26:09 · answer #5 · answered by Mike 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my aunt had a blink like that and they said it was her nerves...a lot of things can happen in 6 months!
2007-03-15 17:19:25 · answer #6 · answered by ticktockgal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be just a TIC....a nervous habit...........
have his eyes examined.....I am sure he is not aware of it,and it is sad that children can be so cruel..........
2007-03-15 18:00:24 · answer #7 · answered by Bren 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cut out over processed foods, msg's , and colorings in food. its a nerves tick
2007-03-15 17:19:25 · answer #8 · answered by TEBOE7 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He needs glasses? Or sometimes it could be worms. seriously...go n have another check up.
2007-03-15 17:19:15 · answer #9 · answered by ♥♥Pro♥♥ 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
That sounds like OCD. You should take him to a psychiatrist.
2007-03-15 17:20:00 · answer #10 · answered by Cardiophobia <3 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋