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How To Clean Dry Blood Spots In Eye?

Hi - My 18 month old son has a small cut on his eye brow - He received two dissolvable stitches. I was just wondering the proper way to clean it or if we should use neosporin applied with a Q-Tip. There s some small spots of dried blood. Best way to clean it?
Fri, 5 Jan 2018
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dear just clean with normal saline,it is near to eye so it may cause eye problems. it is face so heal very fast than others parts. apply antibiotic cream after cleaning. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.



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How To Clean Dry Blood Spots In Eye?

hello thank you for trusting HCM dear just clean with normal saline,it is near to eye so it may cause eye problems. it is face so heal very fast than others parts. apply antibiotic cream after cleaning. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask. take care