Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Watery eyes
The baby is not even a month old and his left eye is watery. Baby does not have any cold/cough.
What to do
Answers (4)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
this occurs due to nasolacrimal duct obstruction which is very common in children at this age
it occurs due to obstruction of pathway (nasolacrimal duct) from eyes to the nose for which eyes massage is needed regularly and this problem goes away with increasing age of the child
meet your doctor for more information and also go through various videos which will also tell you how to massage the eyes to decrease the obstruction.
if the obstruction is not taken care of the proper massage it can lead to infection in the eyes and more watery eyes as well as red eyes and secretions from the eyes
Answered
Flag this answer
0/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+178
Dr. Rahul Kamble
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Might be due to Nasolacrimal Dout block.
Do lacrimal massage.
Clean the eyes with cotton balls.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Tears are formed about the eyes. They flow through the eye to keep it wet and then drain into the nose.
That last part of drainage into the nose sometimes get blocked and so tears come out, especially for child below 6 months.
To clear the blockage, you have to do a massage on the nose above the inner part of the eye, in circular motions for a minute or two for 3 to 5 times a day.
Ideally any eye specialist dr would tell you to do same for 6 months and wait, but if not improving after a week then consult an eye specialist.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Kiranpreet Kaur
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Fatehgarh Sahib
It could be due to nasolacrimal duct blockage
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.