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What causes an infant to rub eyes at night when sleeping?

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Dr. Alan Jackson
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Addiction Medicine 32 years experience
Eye tired : They usually rub eyes because they are tired. There are some things that do need to be ruled out depending on the age of the child, one of those is amblyopia.
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Dr. Oscar Novick
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Check bedroom: There may be something he's allergic to, such stuffed animals, quilt or pillow.
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