Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Remedies For Itching And Water Discharge From Eyes In Child
hello doc i am an american in in america my 1 year old do not habe eye problems we are now in dominican republic she is rubbing her eyes so much it is red and is watery and it is driving me crazy she can barely sleep please help can i use clear eyes or visine
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Hello,
The most common cause for itching and redness is eye allergy. But it does not cause profuse watering or mucoid discharge. If your child has been rubbing the eye and has redness with watering, it could even be a pink eye or viral conjunctivitis. This being self limiting , lasting from 5-10 days, does not need anything other than good eye hygiene and lubricating eye drops such as Refresh tears eye drops, 1 drop 4 times a day. Do not use visine as it will not help much. However do consult an ophthalmologist if the symptoms persist or worsen, in the coming week.
Regards
The most common cause for itching and redness is eye allergy. But it does not cause profuse watering or mucoid discharge. If your child has been rubbing the eye and has redness with watering, it could even be a pink eye or viral conjunctivitis. This being self limiting , lasting from 5-10 days, does not need anything other than good eye hygiene and lubricating eye drops such as Refresh tears eye drops, 1 drop 4 times a day. Do not use visine as it will not help much. However do consult an ophthalmologist if the symptoms persist or worsen, in the coming week.
Regards
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....