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Eye infection in 5 year old
Hi, My 5 year old daughter got infection in her left eye from 3 days. It has swelling and she has continuous pain.
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It looks like a stye ,she will need antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medication .
kindly provide with her weight so I can prescribe treatment ,if possible show a local ophthalmologist.For now You can do cold foementation and eye drops moxi 4 times for now
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Dr. Priyanka Singh
Ophthalmologist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
It is becoming preseptal cellulitis..that is infection of whole eyelids..she needs immediate oral antibiotics....if u can consult local ophthalmologist..then do.. otherwise u can do online consultation with me...I will prescribe u necessary medications
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
It is an infection in her upper lid causing preseptal cellulitis.
Please consult an ophthalmologist in clinic she needs urgent treatment.
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