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Redness and itchiness in eye
My kid is having redness in his left eye with itchiness sometimes. As of now I am using cold compress and just tear drops. Redness is less comparatively now . Do I need to give some specific drops like ceflox... What if it spreads .. Pls advise
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Mostly ur child is allergic , pls share the eyes pictures, also u can put pataday eye drops once a day , they don't have any side effects, avoid rubbing of eyes and continue cold compressions.
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Seems to be allergic.
Better to consult an ophthalmologist nearby.
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Please share a close up pic of the child with information about pain redness watering discharge itching and blurring of vision Or consult an ophthalmologist nearby.
As of now you can do cold compresses by ice and wash the eyes of child frequently.
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The patient requires proper history and treatment
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consult with eye specialist
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don't ignore consult eye specialist
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Continue just tear drop
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It looks like allergy so not likely to spread. If the redness is less & no itching, continue the same treatment. If itching persists, consult eye specialist
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Dr. Raghvendra
Ophthalmologist
21 yrs exp
Pune
Please share eye pictures of both eyes it can be allergic
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Dr. Charu Tyagi
Ophthalmologist
21 yrs exp
Noida
Add eye pics n more details
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consult online
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keep hands n eyes clean
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Dr. Pawan Gupta
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Delhi
Winolap ds eye drop once a day for one month
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Dr. Sathiskumar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
16 yrs exp
Salem
Kindly mention the age of the child.
Duration of the symptoms
Constant rubbing or intermittent
Any discharge from eye if so yellow or white mucous
Any history of Allergy for the child or family history
Any previous treatment history for similar reasons.
Picture of the eye.
Mostly children have Allergic Conjunctivitis with the symptoms you mentioned.
But we have to rule out infection before we start treatment.
Just Tears is just a lubricant.
It gives a pseudo comfort.
Consult a nearby Ophthalmologist. Or send the history in detail,so that we may advice better.
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Dr. Karthik Ambur
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Nellore
Please mention age of your kid...
If below 3 years we need to modify our medication strategy...as we can't prescribe most of anti allergic drugs
Yes cold compression and just tears you can safely use
If he is less than 2 years I would add zyrtec syrup half table spoon everyday
Or fexofenadine 10 mg syrup
If more than 3 years age beposure 1.5 % eye drops twice a day
If possible please send a picture...
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