Question
A two-month-old boy has noticed an abundance of dry eye discharge upon waking up in the morning. After wiping it away, moist, pale yellow eye discharge reappears in the corner of his eye throughout the morning. Could this be related to heat?
Answer
For a two-year-old child, excessive eye discharge may be a symptom of heat. It is suggested to give the child cold pear juice or other fruit juices, and encourage them to drink more water to promote metabolism. If the child refuses to drink water, diluted juice can be provided instead of pure juice, with an appropriate amount of water added. In addition, a light diet should be provided for the child daily, and it is important to prevent the child from rubbing their eyes to avoid inflammation.