Question
My daughter is two years old. This morning, upon waking up, I noticed that her left eye is redder and has a lot of mucus, some yellow and some white, and her eyelid is also a bit swollen. Her right eye also has some mucus but is not red. What could this be? What should I do?
Answer
Hello. I’m glad to help you with this: This could be an eye inflammation. Inflammation that causes the eyelids to swell is often caused by a bacterial infection. It is recommended to use ciprofloxacin eye drops or norfloxacin eye drops for treatment. At the same time, it is suggested to use separate personal hygiene items to avoid cross-infection. Educate your child not to rub their eyes. If the symptoms do not improve after using the above eye drops, it is recommended to seek treatment from a local ophthalmologist. I hope my answer can help you.