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Left Eye Watering
Daughter with 15 days of age, There is light water coming from the left eye.. not continuous but coming at intervals
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15 days old children have immature tear drainage pathways that could be a reason for plain watering
However if accompanied with redness it could be a sign of infection and needs examination
Next Steps
if simple watering may observe for another 1or 2 weeks generally subsides on own, however if accompanied with redness or sticky discharge kindly visit ophthalmologist and get it checked soon
Health Tips
don't delay visiting for a detailed check up (atleast online through video consult) if watering persists beyond 1month of age
if any sign of infection as explained before visit in next 1 or 2 days
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Dr. Seema Behl
Ophthalmologist
34 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi...if only watering, with no other symptom..
May be some infection, allergy , too much screen time .
U can use basic antibiotic drops and see for couple of days...of no improvement
See a doctor.
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