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My 9-day-old baby has had conjunctivitis in his right eye since birth. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My 90-day-old male baby has conjunctivitis from birth in his right eye. We consulted with an Ophthalmologist. But still, there is an issue. As of now, we have given Toba eye drops and massage near the tear vent. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Watering of the eyes is most of the time normal in newborns. It happens because of a block in the tear duct which usually resolves spontaneously by six months of age. You would have to just do a tear duct massage (ch... Read Full »