Question
Why do newborns always have eye discharge in the corner of their eyes? Is it possible that the right eye has more discharge than the left, and could this be related to the living environment? Can I use eye drops myself? We are currently feeding the baby formula milk. How should we handle the situation where a newborn’s eye discharge increases and is accompanied by tears?
Answer
An increase in newborn eye discharge may be caused by a blocked tear duct. It is recommended to regularly help the baby massage the tear ducts, from bottom to top, to help unblock them. Sometimes, baby diarrhea may also lead to an increase in eye discharge, and you can try buying Seven Star Tea for the baby to drink, which is effective. If the situation does not improve, you should take the baby to the hospital for an eye examination by an ophthalmologist. Additionally, do not let the baby eat too much, and practice small and frequent meals. Avoid dressing the baby too warmly. Feed more warm water. Maintain room humidity. Try not to use air conditioning. You can use a warm towel to apply heat to the eyes to relieve symptoms.