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My son 9 years old has been having eye redness for almost4 weeks. No itching, no pain. Took loteprednol eye drops prescribed by an eye doctor...took it for 1 week, but after stopping again redness started...tobramycin has been suggested by a pediatrician...he is taking it now...seeing no improvement...Please help
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Please share a close up pic of his eyes with detailed information about discharge redness watering pain swelling itching and blurring of vision or consult an ophthalmologist nearby.
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Hello There are many causes of redness like infection, allergy, dryness etc It is very difficult to comment without examining him Kindly share photos of his eyes at prac.to/drvaibhevmittal so that I may guide you better Regards
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