When the burst vessel in the eye of a child, the primary task of parents - to reveal the cause of the damage, and then follow the algorithm relief operations. In half the cases eliminate enough provocation, without resorting to the methods of drug therapy. It is equally important to have an idea when the untimely provision of medical care can cost the child view.
Causes
If the child burst vessel in the eye, the reason for this may be:
- Generic consequences. If a newborn bursting vessel, this is due to the passage of the baby through the birth canal. At this time, the baby's head is subjected to strong external pressure. Every fifth infant during normal labor is born with damage to the small blood vessels. Upon stimulation burst delivery vessels in 40% of newborns. The pathological course of such a consequence is found in virtually every grudnichka.
- Fragile blood vessels. This feature is fraught vascular trauma at the voltage provoked cough, weeping.
- Mechanical injury resulting from exposure to a foreign object in the eye mucosa (finger toy line).
- Pathology. Damage to the eye capillaries provoke angina, influenza, viral infection, diseases of the eye.
- Blood pressure drops. They may be caused by changing weather conditions, climate zone.
- metabolic diseases. The cause of ocular hemorrhage could be diabetes, vitamin deficiencies. Such diseases contribute to thinning and loss of elasticity of blood vessels, causing them to rupture.
- Lack of vitamins A, C, E.
- Eye strain. To it leads frequent pastime for computers and other electronic devices. Because close examination on the eyes moving screen elements tense and tired.
- Irritability environmental factors. Because of dry air, strong wind or strong light child begins to rub eye that can cause capillary fracture.
varieties hemorrhage
Depending on the place of an eye hemorrhage distinguish its types. This classification is the basis for determining the risk of damage.
Bleeding in the retina accompanied by a strong discomfort. External damage to the capillaries in the eye looks red streaks, similar to the mesh. Fraught with the deterioration of vision in rare cases - loss of visual function. Infants often burst blood vessels from bleeding in the retina.
When bleeding occurs in the eye socket itself outwardly bulge there. The sclera is filled with blood, eyeball movements are limited. The reason is the mechanical trauma or blood diseases. Hemorrhage is fraught with deterioration of vision, so you need to consult a doctor immediately.
When damage occurs in the vitreous body, protein-eye appears uneven. Accompanied by a sharp deterioration in visual function, there may be slick and bright flashes before his eyes. Damage can cause retinal detachment and vision loss.
The safest form of hemorrhage is considered a bruise in the anterior chamber. Spot may change its position depending on the position of the body. Passes without any intervention within 10 days.
Manifestation
Understand that the child burst vessel in the eye, it is possible for the following symptoms:
- The obvious scarlet stain on the mucosa.
- Complaints about the presence of a foreign body. And it can not be detected by visual inspection.
- If the vessel is damaged as a result of head trauma, the child may complain of a headache.
Hemorrhage is not formed in two eyes simultaneously except vascular injury during childbirth. If the stain appears in both eyes at once, the reason for this may be a pathology of internal organs, so you need immediate treatment from an ophthalmologist.
What to do
When burst capillaries in the eye of the newborn, treatment measures are not required. Such a condition resolves on its own within 2-4 weeks.
In the case where the burst blood vessels in the eyes of a child due to prolonged use of gadgets, first aid - providing rest. Using the telephone, the computer, the tablet is better to stop for 2 days. During this time, the spot should turn white. Perhaps the use of drops, moisturizing eye mucous.
If burst capillaries in the eyes as a result of injury to the eyes, it is necessary to impose a sterile bandage and cold. After 2 chasa remove compress. This will narrow vessels and reduce bleeding, to remove swelling.
If you hit the sand or an eyelash, it is necessary to carry out the washing procedure. It uses clean water. Before manipulation must wash their hands and to bring the liquid to room temperature. You can use decoctions of herbs that have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties (chamomile, succession).
If burst capillaries in the eye of a child due to hit another alien object, it is necessary to impose a loose dry bandage and consult an ophthalmologist.
Occasions when you need to consult a doctor if the burst vessel in the eye:
- with a severe headache;
- lethargy and irritability;
- at traumatizing;
- the appearance of pus, swelling.
prevention
Considering children high physical activity and mobility of curiosity, to avoid mechanical injury to the eye is not possible. However it is possible to minimize the influence of factors that increase the likelihood of damage to the ocular vessels.
For prevention measures include:
- Time Limit computer use and other gadgets. For children up to 2 years it is better to exclude. The total residence time at the computer should be no more than an hour a day. Ate vessels burst in senior after working with a computer, it is necessary to do after every hour rest for 15 minutes, it is also desirable to use protective eyewear.
- Providing humidification in the nursery in infants. Recommended ventilation and acquisition device humidifies the air.
- Hygienic measures in order to prevent eye inflammation.
- Establishing sleep. The child must be a full night's sleep, this is especially true for older children.
- A balanced diet that includes the necessary growing body of vitamins and minerals. Especially important vitamin C, which is responsible for elasticity and strength of blood vessels.
- Eye protection from direct sunlight.
Surge is a good prevention eye exercises, the meaning of which - the constant change of distance. It's enough, sitting at the computer, move up close look at the future. Some experts recommend preventive eye drops, strengthening vessels.
