Report Abuse. Yes, I'm sorry but they eat blood. That's why they are usually found on the scalp and not in the lengths of the hair. Yes it's very common for kids of all ages to get them I suggest you keep your hair bunched when with your nieces.
Convergence insufficiency is a difficulty or inability of the eyes to converge and work together at a near distance for extended periods of time, such as when reading, writing, drawing, or viewing a computer screen.
As the IOP increases, the optic nerve may become damaged, and as damage to the nerve progresses, you may begin losing sight in your eye. What actually causes the pressure in your eye to increase is not always known. However, doctors believe one or more of these factors may play a role: 1  dilating eye drops.