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My 4 yr old son constantly blinks his eyes while watching tv..and wants to sit closer to the tv. he's ok when he does not watch tv.is this normal?

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Vision Check: Might be worthwhile to have his vision evaluated to make sure he doesn't need glasses.

Dr Pasniciuc and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/16/2015

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Dry eyes: when staring at TV your eyes tend to be drier and need to blink more to supply tears and moisture, This is normal

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 6/18/2015

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A member asked:

My 4 yr old son constantly blinks his eyes while watching tv..and wants to sit closer to the tv. he's ok when he does not watch tv.is this normal?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Dr Pasniciuc and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Martin Fried answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

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