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What Causes Red, Watery Eyes To An Infant?

My 6 week old 8lb 11oz baby has a slightly red watery eye that is slightly weepy looking. We only noticed it this evening and want to know if it is the strat of something and what reatment we can give. As it is Saturday tomorrow we cannot get her to a GP until monday at the earliest. Is there anything we can buy?
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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hello, as a primary remedies please clean the babies eyes ,in direction ,middle to side, at least 4-5 times a day. if there is fever, or too much secretion from eyes and redness, please visit pediatrician. In your child's best interest, its advisable not to prescribe medication without evaluation for same.
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What Causes Red, Watery Eyes To An Infant?

hello, as a primary remedies please clean the babies eyes ,in direction ,middle to side, at least 4-5 times a day. if there is fever, or too much secretion from eyes and redness, please visit pediatrician. In your child s best interest, its advisable not to prescribe medication without evaluation for same. Disclaimer This provisional advice provided by me stands subject to the patient undergoing a physical examination and is based entirely on inputs provided by patient/attendants. The patient is advised for physical examination at earliest