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Water discharge from eyes
Hi doctor, my baby is 7 minths old.his eyes have watery dischrge since birth and it is still very watery . i m doing lacramal maassage nd toba eye drop but nothing is helping...pleaae help me plz
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First confirm by pediatrician that ur doing lacrimal massage in a right manner or not...
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Do consult ophthalmologist. Avoid mosquito coils , dhoop agarbatti , smoking and other fumes in babies room . Continue lacrymal massage with clean hand
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can wait till 1 year and continue massaging till then and see. Nothing to worry.
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If problem persisting after 1 year show to an Eye specialist once.
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Dr. Kushang Mod
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Nasolacrimal duct blockage is common in infants.
Continue nasolacrimal duct massage
If red eye or pus in eyes or swelling then consult ophthalmologist.
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Dr. Mohammed Umar M
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Chennai
Hello, it is a common condition seen in infants due to blockage of nasolacrimal duct. Massaging will help relieve the blockage. If it continues to persists or there is redness in the area or if there is a swelling, kindly consult an ophthalmologist.
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