Question
Why does my newborn’s left eye have eye discharge every day?
Answer
The newborn was born 13 days ago and has eye discharge in the left eye every day. The past treatment and its effectiveness have not been mentioned, and it is necessary to know how to treat it. The newborn had eye discharge in the left eye on the first day of birth. Possible causes include an obstructed tear duct, conjunctivitis, or irritation from a foreign body. If there is only tearing and eye discharge but the eyes are not red, it may be due to an obstructed tear duct. If there is eye discharge along with redness in the eyes, it may be due to conjunctivitis. Additionally, if the baby is rubbing their eyes, it may indicate the presence of a foreign object, such as cotton fluff.