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What Could Be The Cause Of Swollen And Sticky Eye In A 2.5 Year Old ?
hi my son is 2.5 yrs old. his ony eye was swollen & stick yesterday morning. by afternoon, it came to normal. but today morning the other eye had same problem. again by evening, normal. ehat may be the reason? what traetment shall i do?
Tue, 3 Apr 2012
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from your description its looking like to be a bacterial conjunctivitis as it has spread to the other eye so fast and stickiness of eye is there. u can start with antibiotic drops like TOBRAMYCIN EYE DROP, 3 times to both the eyes, can continue for 4-5 days and clean the eye with luke warm soaked cotton balls. try to prevent rubbing of the eyes.once the infection is controlled, the swelling will go by itself.
from your description its looking like to be a bacterial conjunctivitis as it has spread to the other eye so fast and stickiness of eye is there. u can start with antibiotic drops like TOBRAMYCIN EYE DROP, 3 times to both the eyes, can continue for 4-5 days and clean the eye with luke warm soaked cotton balls. try to prevent rubbing of the eyes.once the infection is controlled, the swelling will go by itself.
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Hello;
Thanks for your query.
Since the eyes were swollen and sticky it could be a infection and the fact that it subsided on its own suggests that it is probably a viral infection.
Presently if the eyes are normal no need for any sort of medicines.
In case the infection comes back and is severe then you can consult a doctor and he will prescribe some eye drops after proper examination.
Take care.
Thanks
Thanks for your query.
Since the eyes were swollen and sticky it could be a infection and the fact that it subsided on its own suggests that it is probably a viral infection.
Presently if the eyes are normal no need for any sort of medicines.
In case the infection comes back and is severe then you can consult a doctor and he will prescribe some eye drops after proper examination.
Take care.
Thanks
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