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What Causes Mucus Discharge From Eyes?
Question: Hi Doc,
my daughter is 3 yrs old. From past 2 days, lot of mucus is coming from both of her eyes. Color of mucus is usual. Her eyes are also slightly reddish. She is having little cold.
is this a matter or concern? When she wakes up, it is difficult for her to open the eyes, because of the dried mucus on her eye lids. We are washing her eyes to clean it up. Is there any eye drop or medicine needed for this or any other home treatment?
my daughter is 3 yrs old. From past 2 days, lot of mucus is coming from both of her eyes. Color of mucus is usual. Her eyes are also slightly reddish. She is having little cold.
is this a matter or concern? When she wakes up, it is difficult for her to open the eyes, because of the dried mucus on her eye lids. We are washing her eyes to clean it up. Is there any eye drop or medicine needed for this or any other home treatment?
Brief Answer:
Could be seasonal viral conjunctivitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.
By what you say I feel that this could be a seasonal viral conjunctivitis.
But eye conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.
Please revert back to me with images so that I can guide you better.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
Could be seasonal viral conjunctivitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.
By what you say I feel that this could be a seasonal viral conjunctivitis.
But eye conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.
Please revert back to me with images so that I can guide you better.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thanks doc. I have uploaded few photographs. Please suggest..
Brief Answer:
You can use ciprofloxacin eye drops, but this is prescription drug
Detailed Answer:
Hi... thank you for getting back with the image.
You can use Ciprofloxacin eye drops available as Ciplox eye drops commercially. One drop in each eye 4 times a day for a period of 5 to 7 days.
But this is a prescription drug and you will require a doctor's prescription for it.
If you are happy with my interaction please give a 5 star rating and close the thread.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
You can use ciprofloxacin eye drops, but this is prescription drug
Detailed Answer:
Hi... thank you for getting back with the image.
You can use Ciprofloxacin eye drops available as Ciplox eye drops commercially. One drop in each eye 4 times a day for a period of 5 to 7 days.
But this is a prescription drug and you will require a doctor's prescription for it.
If you are happy with my interaction please give a 5 star rating and close the thread.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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