My child has a swollen eye. The eye is not red and does not run. It has been progressively swelling since yesterday afternoon and getting worse during the night. What should I do?

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He has had a cold for the past 3 days and has only attended daycare for 1 day this week, which was yesterday when it started in PM Yes the eye is more swollen it has reddened on the eyelid. Yes indeed I blow his nose regularly with a syringe with saline water.

Alexandre Chagnon · Accepted Answer

Hello Ma'am, How is it going this morning? Has the eye continued to swell? Also, are you practicing any nasal hygiene techniques to relieve her cold (e.g. baby fly)? Thank you for these details. It is best to go for a consultation in this case. At this time of the year, the most common cause of eye swelling in children (mosquito bite) is unlikely to be involved 😊 . Therefore, the doctor will need to find the exact cause of the symptoms and treat accordingly. Good day, Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist