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My son is a 2+ months now, but he is having eye discharge most of the time, bit reddish, waterry, and plumby. Could you please suggest something.
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Could be Nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) .
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Keep giving Nasolacrimal duct massage as per this link.: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/health-wellness-and-safety-resources/helping-hands/eye-tear-duct-massage
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Since it is 2 month of age... should also be seen by pediatric ophthalmologist.if you want you can search on practo or contact me .
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When did the Eye discharge start? Is it since birth or more recent?
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Video Consultation would help you better.
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Dr. Prashant Wagh
Pediatrician
22 yrs exp
Pune
Do clean his eyes with sterile cotton swab soaked in Luke warm water every 6 hrly & just do massage of eye around eyebrows in clockwise & anti-clockwise direction.. it’s normal up to 6 months for kids about eye discharge.. no eye drops required
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