Question
My daughter is nearly 9 months old, and recently her left eye has suddenly developed a lot of eye discharge, and the eye is slightly red and swollen. In the morning, her eyes are almost impossible to open, and it looks like her eyes are not the same size. Some people say it might be due to a fire syndrome. We have tried giving her some cooling tea for a few days, but it seems to have no effect. What should I do?
Answer
Excessive eye discharge in children may be due to a fire syndrome. It is recommended that parents increase their child’s fluid intake and gently wipe away the eye discharge with a cotton swab. If the situation does not improve or worsens, it is advisable to take the child to see a doctor as soon as possible to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment.