Swollen eyelid in kids

These days, vision problems are very common in human. They are much easier to arise in children. They are very active and often contacts with the risk components from environment as well as do not know to protect themselves. The weak immune is also a reason why children are often easy to get illnesses than adult.

One of common eyesight problems that can happen in small children is swollen eyelid. It often triggers by an allergic reaction to allergens including pet dander, pollen or food; an eye infection; or a blocked oil gland in the eyelid. Swollen eyelid in kids are very common however when it become serious, it require to have doctor’s exam.

If the condition is mild, you can try some home treatment to deal with swollen eyelid such as applying cold or warm compress. You can make use of a chilled slice of cucumber or water soaked cold tea bags on the eyelids for 10 to 12 minutes to lessen swelling and help tighten the blood vessels. Another way is using cotton soaked in warm water put on eyelids for 10 to 15 minutes on the swollen eyelid several times a day.

Beside, parent should offer more healthy diets that good for eye health to help child have healthy eye and stronger immune. Everyday recipes should include foods that rich in vitamin A such as carrots and red fruits, dark leafy greens, liver.