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Baby eye-watering and yellow discharge
My baby is 1 month old and having eye-watering and yellow discharge any time. What is needed to do to prevent this.
Is this dangerous.
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Tobex e/d 4times/day
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If not improved consult ophthamologist
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Vigamox eye drop 4 times daily for 1 week
If problem continue than contact nearby eye surgeon
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Is there any swelling near the inner corner of the eye? If no, your baby is having infection what we call conjunctivitis. You can give tobrex eye drops 1 drop 4 times/ day to the affected eye.
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If it still doesnt get better then please take your baby to a local ophthalmologist.
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Please share a close up pic of baby's eyes with information about watering,discharge,redness and any swelling.
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Hi.
Don't worry nothing is dangerous if treated properly.
Things go bad only if patient/ patient parents ignore and do not consult at proper time.
Kindly share your baby eye pic.
Will need proper symptomatic history before prescribing anything.
Advice: Go for eye check up. Inclinc or online/tele
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Dr. Karthik Ambur
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Nellore
Please mention yellow discharge since what time....it could be ophthalmia neonatorum late onset....
Could be congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction
Need to send conjunctival swab for culture and sensitivity
Need to ask if mother is having any other infections
Like herpes or postpartum infection
Tobramycin eye drops 3 time sper day
Crigglers massage(watch in youtube for demonstration) 10 strokes four times a day
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Dr. Mayank Jain
Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello, this seems like a tear duct problem
Though it corrects on its own.
Better to show to any ophthalmologist to rule out any serious infection. Eye pictures will help as well.
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Learn criggler massage from youtube and perform with clean hands and trimmed nails
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Keep baby's hands clean.
Get a consultation/ teleconsultation once before starting treatment.
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Dr. Pavan Chavan
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
16 yrs exp
Pune
The issue can be because of Nasolacrimal duct obstruction.In most cases, simple massaging of the ducts may be enough because of the high rate of spontaneous resolution. You should start with Lacrimal massage. Buy Eyedrops Toba. Wash your hands before the procedure. Instill one drop inside the eye and put a drop of the same eyedrops on your index finger and apply gentle pressure over the area between eye and nose and then stroke towards nose and then down till the lower border of the nose. You should perform ten strokes 3 times daily. Maintain lid hygiene. Can dip clean cotton in drinking water to clean the eyes.
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Watch Lacrimal massage video on YouTube for better understanding of the procedure.
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Both eyes:
Eyedrops Toba
1 drop 4 times a day for 7 days
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