What to Do When a 1.5-Year-Old Baby Has Excessive Eye Discharge

Question

The 1.5-year-old baby has a lot of eye discharge, especially more when napping during the day and waking up with eyes almost completely blurred in the morning. What’s going on, what should be done, and do we need to use eye drops?

Answer

Based on the description, it may be bacterial conjunctivitis. Pay attention to hand hygiene, avoid rubbing the eyes, and you can use TobraDex eye drops, four times a day, one to two drops each time. Improvement is usually seen within a few days. Drink plenty of water, avoid spicy foods, get adequate rest, and ensure sufficient sleep. Reduce eye strain and after a few days of use, there should be an improvement.