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What Causes Infant With Cold To Have Discharge From Eyes?
My 6-month-old has had a cold for around one week with lots of mucus. The mucus has just started to come out of one eye in addition to the nose. The eye needs to be wiped frequently, but it is not red or inflamed. Is this most likely a drainage issue or does this require a doctor visit?
Tue, 29 Aug 2017
Dear Parent,
Excessive mucoid discharge from the eye at this age suggests a wide possibility of diagnosis such as infection, blockage of tear duct, inflammation of tear sac. Your baby needs to be seen by a pediatric ophthalmologist who can examine, diagnose and treat the problem accordingly.
Excessive mucoid discharge from the eye at this age suggests a wide possibility of diagnosis such as infection, blockage of tear duct, inflammation of tear sac. Your baby needs to be seen by a pediatric ophthalmologist who can examine, diagnose and treat the problem accordingly.
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