5 Year Old Eyes Hurt

Yes, I have experienced this, as well as one of my children.

If he is on antihistamine (even if he isn't), it could be dry air and not enough blinking or tear production. The simple solution the doctor gave for my daughter was a liquid tears type eye drops.

Another problem can be allergy reactions themselves, and not necessarily in both eyes. This can happen from contact from his own hand.

And then of course... the glasses.... my daughter did not complain her eyes hurt when she needed glasses - just that she couldn't see well. BUT - some kids start rubbing eyes and saying their eyes hurt because of straining to see, and possibly not blinking.

you made the right decision when you chose to seek medical diagnosis on this! While it may be allergies or sensitivity, it may also mean time for glasses.....

My daughter gets allergies when the seasons change, but it only affects her eyes. We use Ptaday (not sure if that's spelled right) drops & they really help her. You might want to take him to an eye doctor for a check-up though because it could be eye strain & needing glasses.

Allergies? Or maybe he needs glasses or perhaps his eyes are sensitive to tv screens.