There can be single or multiple factors at play for frequent blinking in children. However, its occurrence may decrease with age and vary for girls and boys, as shown in the graph below.

The average screen time has steadily increased over the last few years. From recognising early symptoms of digital eye strain ...

Dr Prabhakar concludes by suggesting that various relaxation techniques, stress management, and counselling can be used when stress and anxiety are the main reasons behind frequent blinking.

Since the eyes remain open for longer between each blink, this tends to cause drying of the tear film over the surface of the ...

Blinking is essential for eye lubrication and protection from foreign particles. Prolonged screen usage decreases blink rate, ...

So, the next time you find yourself frequently blinking or repeatedly clearing your throat, don’t panic, understanding your body’s signals is the first step to taking control ...

Some content with flashing, blinking, flickering or rapidly changing colors can cause seizures in susceptible individuals. The best practice is to avoid using any content that flashes, flickers or ...

Surprisingly, while their heart rates remained steady—indicating no major stress responses—the dogs blinked more frequently when watching other canines blink compared to other facial expressions.