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2023-04-04 10:51:36
Hello, my 1 week old baby is undergoing phototherapy. Today i found that he removed his eye mask somehow and was staring at the light. I don't know how long he stayed like that. Is his eyes going to be okay? Is this something to be worried about?
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No need to worry. Eye mask is for protection in eye.

Answered2023-04-10 12:20:28

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Greetings no need to be worried u can discuss with the doctor regarding how long the baby is exposed u can have a eye evaluation at 3month

Answered2023-04-04 10:56:02

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