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2026-02-16 08:06:40
My daughter started blinking her eyes like something is bothering her and blinking for 2 -3 sec It started when she cried for 1 hr and she has been having a cold for the past 15 days. We are giving her medicine but the cold is still there What could be the cause of this
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Most commonly allergic conjunctivitis Also refractive error could be the reason
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please consult ophthalmologist physically for vision and detailed eye examination once

Answered2026-02-18 05:08:39

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You need to visit your ophthalmologist to get the baby’s eyes checked.

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Visit nearby ophthalmologist

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Pl consult local ophthalmologist.

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Good afternoon The common cause in such a situation could be presence of a foreign body inside the eye or Allergic conjunctivitis
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Better to book a video or physical consult
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Tell her not to rub the eyes vigorously

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may be something is there in her eye or there may viral infection in her eye try cold fomentation 2-3 times a day visit nearest ophthalmologist

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