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My son aged 4 years is having red eyes with itching. Being small he can't help from rubbing his eyes .. As a result his eyes have become more red. He s not letting us put any drops saying that it's burning. Due to lockdwn no eye specialist is available here. Pls advise
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It's most likely allergic conjunctivitis. You need to visit an Ophthalmologist for detailed examination. However, for now online consultation will do. If your child is not allowing you to put drops we can try with ointment which you can put before he sleeps.
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take an online consult
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Avoid rubbing eyes as it will further aggravate symptoms.
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Madam where are you located? We are consulting in person,so if you are in Bengaluru please find it convenient to come to our centre. It is not advisable to put drops for such a young child without knowing what the problem is.
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if you are in another city with no access to eye specialist please intiate an online consultation. I will see and then advise.
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Please share a close up pic of your eyes with information about pain redness watering discharge itching and blurring of vision Or consult an ophthalmologist
As of now you can do cold compresses by ice.
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Dr. Mayank Jain
Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Try to not let the child rub eyes
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Clean his hands frequently. Clean face and eyes with drinking water.
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Look for pus like discharge or increase in redness
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Dr. Priyanka Ahuja
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Thane
It's allergic conjunctivitis. Ice fomentation can help relieve itching to some extent. However antiallergic drops like Olopat eye drop twice a day is needed to cure it.
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Dr. Hemant Sonawane
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
13 yrs exp
Thane
Mostly it's allergic conjutivitis
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consult ophthalmologist
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try to avoid rubbing eyes it starts viscous cycle of rubbing
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