Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
What Does Yellowish Discharge From The Eyes Of A Child Indicate?
My 4 yr old grand daughter has a yellowish discharge from her eyes. We ve been staying at a lake house and been on the beach and swimming a lot. Other than it looking bad it does not seem to bother her. Should I get her to an urgent care or is there an OTC remedy I can get?
1. Yellow or green discharge or pus in the eye 2. Dried pus on the eyelids and eyelashes 3. The eyelashes are more likely to be stuck together after sleep 4. The whites of the eye may or may not be red or pink 5. The eyelids are often puffy
If you find 2 or more above mentioned symptoms in her then she immediately needs medical care.
Wish her speedy recovery.
Thanks Dr. Tripat Mehta
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
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]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Does Yellowish Discharge From The Eyes Of A Child Indicate?
Hello. I think your grand daughter is suffering from Bacterial Conjunctivitis. Common symptoms of Bacterial Conjunctivitis are : 1. Yellow or green discharge or pus in the eye 2. Dried pus on the eyelids and eyelashes 3. The eyelashes are more likely to be stuck together after sleep 4. The whites of the eye may or may not be red or pink 5. The eyelids are often puffy If you find 2 or more above mentioned symptoms in her then she immediately needs medical care. Wish her speedy recovery. Thanks Dr. Tripat Mehta