My 5 week old baby has a runny eye?

33-year-old woman3 years ago

My 5 week old baby has one eye that is always wet. Even one is dripping this morning, but only in one eye. What can I do to relieve his dry eye? Thank you for your help.

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Naji-tom Samaha · 3 years ago

Hello, thank you for your question!

Since you asked the question on this platform, has there been any change? Does your child have any other symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose?

33-year-old woman · 3 years ago

No, but his eye is back to normal. Fortunately, it is no longer runny.

I use the nasal spray every day.

Naji-tom Samaha · 3 years ago

I'm glad to hear from you!

For the future, you should know that lubricating drops such as Systane Ultra, or Refresh Tears among others, are safe for babies too!

33-year-old woman · 3 years ago

His eye started to leak again. It's always the same one. Could this have anything to do with me giving him the nasal spray morning and night?

Naji-tom Samaha · 3 years ago

It is possible, but difficult to determine. For now, just monitor his condition, and apply artificial tears. It will be necessary to consult if no improvement after 7 days or if the discharge becomes more purulent.

33-year-old woman · 3 years ago

Hello!

His eye has started flowing again since yesterday. It is still the same one. He is now 7 weeks old. He has a very small transparent wet secretion under his lower eyelid. It is not red. Could this be due to the nasal spray? What do you think it is?

Thank you

Naji-tom Samaha · 3 years ago

It is possible that nasal irrigation with saline solution may cause watery eyes at times. However, this should not persist beyond a week.

33-year-old woman · 3 years ago

Just one eye? Can I put something on to relieve it?

33-year-old woman · 3 years ago

Oops, sorry. I sent my message twice. I don't have any more questions. Thank you so much!!!

Naji-tom Samaha · 3 years ago

Yes, it is possible that it is just one side.

Don't hesitate if there is anything!

Tom Samaha, Pharmacist

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