My son’s eyes are red with discharge. How to treat it?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Thank you for reaching out. From your description, it sounds like your son may have developed an eye infection, most likely conjunctivitis (commonly referred to as “pink eye”), which can cause eye discharge, redness, and discomfort in bright light.

In children, this condition is often viral, but bacterial or allergic factors can also cause it.

Here I am listing a few important points to consider -

• If there is a thick, yellow, or green discharge that keeps reappearing after cleaning, it is more likely to be bacterial and may require antibiotic eye drops.

• If the discharge is more watery and associated with irritation, it can be viral or allergic, which usually resolves on its own with supportive care.

• Light sensitivity and constant rubbing should be monitored closely.

Here are a few things you can do at home right now -

• Gently clean the discharge with clean cotton or gauze dipped in cooled boiled water. Always wipe from the inner corner outward.

• Wash your hands thoroughly before and after touching your eyes.

• Prevent your child from sharing towels or pillows, as conjunctivitis spreads easily.

• Avoid using over-the-counter steroid drops without medical supervision.

Please seek urgent medical attention in the following situations -

• If your child’s eyes become very swollen, painful, or if he cannot tolerate light.

• If vision seems affected (he avoids looking, bumps into things, or complains of not seeing clearly).

• If symptoms worsen in the next 24 to 48 hours.

It would be best to have him examined by an eye doctor so that the exact cause (bacterial, viral, or allergic) can be confirmed and the correct treatment started.

Wishing your son a speedy recovery.

Thank you and take care.

Regards.