My 3 year kid's eyes became watery and red while watching tv or mobile. Mostly left eyes. Some time both. What to do now because now is pandemic situation so how can we consult a doctor. What to do. Please help.

Dr. Savitri KOphthalmologist4yrs exp

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Hello. The symptoms your kid is having may be due to excessive strain on eye muscles when he tries to focus (in this case watching tv or mobile). You should get his numbers checked once and make him/her wearing glasses if it is there. Not wearing glasses despite having high power can cause serious issues in the long run after few years, because it eventually makes the eyes weak. Also, 1. Limit his/her screen time to maximum 1 hour/day (recommended international guidelines for children below 5 years of age). 2. Indulge him in more outdoor activities (not much feasible in pandemic) or physical interactive indoor activities (which will enable distant vision). 3. Make sure he blinks frequently and takes 5 mins rest very 10-15 mins of continuous screen time. If he develops excessive watering and redness, kindly consult an eye doctor (online or offline). Hope this helps. Stay blessed. Thank you.  

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