Question

My newborn is only six days old, and there is nasal mucus in the corner of his eye, which often sticks to the eyes. Using saline water to clean it seems to be ineffective. Is it okay to use eye drops?

Answer

Nasal mucus in the corner of the eye of a newborn who has just turned six days old may indicate conjunctivitis. It is recommended to use an anti-inflammatory eye drop. Both eyes can be treated, and the drops should be applied several times a day. Tetracycline eye drops are commonly used for this purpose. The advice provided for “Can eye drops be used for nasal mucus in newborns who are only six days old?” is offered with the hope that it will be helpful to you, and I wish you good health.