It can be frightening to see your infant experiencing problems with his or her eyes after you've brought him or her home from the hospital. Because your infant can't tell you what's wrong, it makes the situation that much more difficult. So, you need to be on top of your game and know what may be causing your infant's irritated eyes.
1. Injury to the Eye
Newborns have tiny little fingers that they use to rub their eyes when they're tired and playing.
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While hearing loss is commonly associated with older adults, the reality is that many children struggle with an ability to hear, too. Nearly 15 percent of children between the ages of six and 19 have some degree of hearing loss in at least one ear -- but being fitted with a hearing aid can immensely help the child. The hearing loss can be minor enough that your child doesn't detect it – or perhaps your child just doesn't want to feel different than his or her peers.
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If you spend a lot of time on your feet, you are overweight or you are a runner, then you are at an increased risk of developing plantar fasciitis. Your plantar fascia is the long tendon that runs from the heel of your foot to the beginning of your toes. Anything that puts too much stress on this tendon, such as excessive weight or too much stress, can cause the tendon to tear, stretch or become inflamed.
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