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Suggest Remedy For Puffed, Closed Eye In An Infant After Exposure To Pepper?

Hello. I ate a pepper last night and I think I may have gotten some on my shirt or skin and my 4 month old got it in her left eye while nursing. She is keeping her eyes closed and any time she opens it, it drains but her right one is fine but she chooses to keep them both closed. I washed her face in cold water last night and tried blowing in her eye. But this am she finally opened both eyes and the left one is not really opening all the way and a little puffy. Is there anything I can do or put in her eye to help her? Thanks in advance!
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns,

You need to consult an eye doctor to rule out any injury to cornea , meanwhile do wash her eyes with plenty of water frequently , apply neosporin eye ointment in her eyes , do not let child rub her eyes . For pain and swelling you can give paracetamol drops .

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
*Always check for history of allergy before taking any medicine.
Take care.


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Suggest Remedy For Puffed, Closed Eye In An Infant After Exposure To Pepper?

Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns, You need to consult an eye doctor to rule out any injury to cornea , meanwhile do wash her eyes with plenty of water frequently , apply neosporin eye ointment in her eyes , do not let child rub her eyes . For pain and swelling you can give paracetamol drops . Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. *Always check for history of allergy before taking any medicine. Take care. •     DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination