Question
My newborn’s eyes are always watery and have eye discharge. I’ve used houttuynia eye drops but there has been no improvement, and it has turned into a continuous watery discharge and eye crust. What treatment or medication should I use?
Answer
Conjunctivitis in newborns can be treated with erythromycin ointment or tobramycin eye drops, which usually see improvement within 2-3 days. If the symptoms do not improve after three days, it is recommended to visit the hospital’s ophthalmology department for a check-up.