Question
Does the baby have a tear duct blockage or inflammation? There hasn’t been any previous issue with watery eyes. Do I absolutely need to go to the hospital? Are there any physical treatment methods?
Answer
If a baby has persistent watery eyes, this may indicate a narrow tear duct condition. Recommendations include: 1. Bring the baby to an ophthalmology department for a follow-up appointment, where a thorough examination of the tear duct’s location and extent can be conducted. Some babies may improve after two or three tear duct flushes. If symptoms do not subside, consider a tear duct probing. Do not worry excessively; tear duct flushing or probing is a minor ophthalmic procedure that can be performed at the outpatient clinic. 2. If the baby has eye secretions, short-term use of eye drops for anti-inflammatory treatment can be considered.