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Red patch in eye whites

2024-11-27 16:32:05
My child 5 months okd has cold n cough. He developed a small red patch in eye white yesterday, not sure if he scratched himself. Should we wait for it to heal on its own? Or it might be serious?
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Do consult opthalmologist doctor once

Answered2024-12-02 06:41:42

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Better to consult once physically to nearby eye specialist.

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