Eye infection

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Eye infection

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My child is having redness in the eyes from past 3-4 days. Today I saw yellow substance in the eyes when he woke up in the morning. Also, sometimes he will rub his eyes and eyes will become watery. My child is 8 month old. Please suggest what should I do??

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Dr. Vinita Sinha Pediatrician 26 yrs exp Ghaziabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinita Sinha

Pediatrician 26 yrs exp Ghaziabad

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Give Vigamox,1 drop both eyes hrly for the 1st day when the child is awake .Next day 3-4 hrly .Then 6 hrly till 5 days of age. Close the eyes and clean the secretions and maintain eye hygiene.It should start improving in a day . If it doesn't improve in a couple of days,show to an eye specialist.

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