Question
My child has been crying and producing a lot of eye gunk since they were about two months old. The first doctor prescribed tobramycin, but today I went to a different hospital and the doctor gave me levofloxacin eye drops to use three times a day, one drop each time. Is it okay to use them? I read online that children shouldn’t use this medication? Will it affect their vision?
Answer
It is okay to use, and it will not affect their vision. Based on your description, the baby’s current condition is likely due to ductitis. It is recommended to start with appropriate eye drops for a period of time to see if there is any improvement. If there is no change, it is suggested to consult an ophthalmologist about whether dacryocystorhinostomy surgery might be necessary.