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Red dot in eye
My daughter is one and half years old and got a red dot in her eye when she woke up yesterday. Attached photo for the same.
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You have a very pretty daughter. I think all the other doctors have already said what I wanted to say. Has the size of the red dot decreased? If you live close by to our centre you can bring her for a full check up at a later date.
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This is subconjunctival haemorrhage, nothing to worry, ask the child not to rub the eyes too much
And any lubricant eye drops shud be good enough, like lubrex or refresh tears three times a day... This shud resolve in 7-10 days
Nothing to worry
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Hello
This is sub conjunctival hemorrhage
This will resolve in 10-14 days
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Dr. Priyanka Ahuja
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Thane
It's Subconjuctival hemorrhage. No need to worry at all. It will resolve on its own over a period of 8-10 days. No medications needed.
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Dr. Divya Kesarwani
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Lucknow
This is subconjunctival haemorrhage,small and visually insignificant, most probably due to finger nail injury which is common at her age during eye rub done usually unknowingly.
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close observation is needed, will resolves in 1-2 wks
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please ask about any vision problem and
If size of red spot increases, shall need complete eye checkup at ur nearest hospital
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Dr. G. V. Divakar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
42 yrs exp
Bangalore
Appears like sub conjunctival haemorrhage.mostly due to trauma.
Not to worry much. Cold packs
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