Problem:

About 5 days ago I noticed my son Jake blinking repeatedly while watching TV.  I thought it was a fluke and took it as a sign that he was tired.  But over the next few days I noticed him do it while he was playing, running, and in the car while staring out the window.  It was becoming more frequent  (or I was just noticing it more often) and starting to really freak me out.

Pediatrician’s assessment:

Diagnosis- could be one of three things:

1-Allergy (environment or possibly food, but not seasonal as he is apparently too young for seasonal allergies)

2-Tic

3- Problem with his vision

She was clear in reassuring me the twitch is not to be an indication of neurological issues to come (which I was really concerned about) and if it is a tic he may out grow it as kids often do.

Immediate action:

Book an eye exam for a 2 year old boy who will not sit still for more than a nanosecond.  Should be fun.

PS- when I told my pediatrician I booked Jake’s annual for next month she said, and I quote “Please bring reinforcements.  We’ll need an extra pair of hands to get some kind of exam done”.  That’s my boy!