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UV exposure to newborn
We exposed our newborn ( 0-1 month ) to midday sunlight weekly few days for a months ,initially for jaundice and later continued the same .Later someone told it might affect babies eyes.. currently worried about same...Any check we need to do?
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
Mostly during sunlight should not be exposed directly to the eyes
You can use eye patches while sun exposure
Wait for the age of 3 months
If baby is not giving social smile, you can consult to the pediatrics ophthalmologist
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Nothing to worry. You can consult local ophthalmologist for your satisfaction though.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Nothing to worry. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. Cover the eyes,during exposure to sun,and uv light.
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
Every eye, has inbuilt mechanisms to protect them from uv light and sunlight.
Nothing to worry, but it's better to cover the babies eyes and genitals, when exposing them to direct mid day sunlight.
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