8 year old excessive blinking..?
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Answer:
I see patients like this every day in the office of the pediatric neurologist I work for. First, have his eyes checked to make sure everything's okay there. It might be as simple as his eyes being dry or needing glasses.
If his eyes are fine it could be a simple tic, the first signs of Tourette's Syndrome or even a small manifestation of a seizure. Don't panic. These are all things easily treated. It's most likely a simple tic, which most kids experience at some point. If it's not bothering him it won't need to be treated.
Take him to his pediatrician if his eyes are ok. He or she might make a referal to a neurologist. Good luck. Really, don't panic yet. It might be none of these things, but all of these things are dealt with pretty simply.
It could possibly be allergies ... maybe his eyes are just dry. Take him to the Dr. for sure. It's worth looking into.
this is worth a read, as is seeing your Doctor and/or optician
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/b...
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