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Episodic Excessive Blinking in Children

Yasmin Poustchi Mali, John W Simon, Imran Chaudhri

    Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
    |February 3, 2016
    PubMed

    Insights

    Excessive blinking in children rarely signals serious neurologic issues and often resolves on its own. This study found no ocular pathology in most cases, with many children experiencing spontaneous resolution of blinking.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Excessive blinking is a common concern in pediatric patients.
    • The underlying causes, associated conditions, and long-term outcomes of excessive blinking are not well-established.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the categorization, associated conditions, and prognosis of excessive blinking in children.
    • To determine the frequency of ocular pathology in children presenting with excessive blinking.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective review of children diagnosed with excessive blinking was conducted.
    • Children with known uveitis, glaucoma, or obvious eyelid abnormalities were excluded.
    • Parents were contacted via telephone for follow-up information.

    Main Results:

    • No ocular pathology was identified in 31 out of 34 children (91%).
    • Parents identified a specific cause for the blinking in 7 children (21%).
    • Complete resolution of excessive blinking was reported by parents in 24 children (71%).

    Conclusions:

    • Excessive blinking in children is infrequently associated with significant neurologic disorders.
    • Most cases of excessive blinking resolve spontaneously without requiring intervention.
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