Right eye redness with swollen part

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Asked for Female, 32 Years

My daughter is 3 and half years old..3days back she had redness in the white portion of her right eye with small swollen part near cornea...she told she got hurt from her toy knife she was playing with..we don't know what could be the reason...now redness has mostly reduced..bt swollen part with little redness in it still there...doctor prescribed her myticom eye drop 3times a day for 10days...and genteal eye drop 6times a day for 15days and 4 times a day for next to next 15days..total for one month...my question is are these medicines safe for my child.? Is there any side effects of these medicines for such a long use for a child? Please give a reply... please..

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Dr. Manoj Rai Mehta

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 36 yrs exp Faridabad

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The child must be taken to an eye surgeon for complete examination and opinion. Only an examining doctor can comment on medication relevant to the medical issues.

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Dr. Mekala Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 10 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mekala

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 10 yrs exp Chennai

Hi There is no harm with these medications as it is a simple antibiotic and lubricants

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since you have not shared picture of baby eye we can't interpret much, as your doctor as advised it is essential