Olive oil accidentally gone in

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Olive oil accidentally gone inside my 3 months old baby's eyes at the time of massage? What do I do? Is there any risk for his eyes . Kindly help

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Dr. Ramya Srinath Pediatrician 7 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ramya Srinath

Pediatrician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

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Olive oil and coconut oil are safe to use for a baby as long as they are unscented and clean. 1) Wipe the baby's eye gently with cotton / soft wet wash cloth 2) Do not rub or irrigate the eye excessively 3) Should not be any risk for eyes but watch for redness, swelling, pus formation. 4) If the child is not tracking objects / following objects that he/she usually does

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5) Visit your local Pediatrician and/or Opthalmologist if any further concerns or the above arise. 6) All children should get hearing and eye routine screening tests done at 1 year of age, irrespective of any problems.

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