Eye Infections in infants and children.

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Eye infections in children are common. In the new born eye infections are more than common. This is due to vaginal secretions getting in the eye during delivery. There is a sticky discharge specially when the baby gets up after sleeping. Neonatal eye infections should   immediately be shown to the doctor as they take a bit longer to heal. Antibiotic eye drops should be given for 10 days at least. In older children eye infections occur because either the child touches something dirty and then rubs the eyes, or another child in school has an eye infection and children tend to share pencil, books etc. Or it may be that the water is dirty and contaminated; washing the face and eye with this water can lead to eye infections. Swimming in dirty, contaminated water can also lead to eye infections.



Stye is another painful infection of the eyelid, according to Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi; it is a painful swelling at the base of the eyelid caused by swelling and infection of the gland of the eyelash. It is quite painful and the child is in a miserable state. It’s mainly caused by staphylococcal infection. Although, eye drops are useful, it responds better to antibiotic eye ointments. In all cases of conjunctivitis, keep the child away from other kids so that the other kids do not get the infection. Also make sure the eye drops or eye ointment is put inside the eye.

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