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Watering and dust in one eye
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My baby boy of 11 days old have watering and dirt from left eye alone. Also he opens left eye more to right one and even turns his head to left almost all the time.
Do I have to rush to consultation or is this normal.
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Watering in eye may be due to lacrimal duct obstruction...so do lacrimal massage...
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turning head to one side,need evaluation...
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Watering could be due the partial block of the duct.
Massage the lacrimal duct ( on the inner side of The Eye near the nose with your finger) for 2-3 times/ day for 3 months.
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