Question 1

my 5 month old baby scratched her eye. it isnt bothering her but its red? should i wait till morning or must i go to a gp?

Accepted Answer

Corneal abrasion: A scratched eye, or corneal abrasion, would be quite painful.  If your baby is acting fine and not in apparent pain, then it is fine to have the eye redness addressed in the morning by her regular pediatrician.

Question 2

could you use clear eyes in babies?

Accepted Answer

No: Over-the-counter eye drops are not formulated for babies. If your child has redness of the eyes, drainage, or other eye symptoms, call your doctor. It may be a bacterial infection, a virus, a blocked tear duct or allergy related, but your doctor can determine the appropriate treatment.

Question 3

will ceiling fans hurt your babies eyes?

Accepted Answer

No: Looking at a ceiling fan will not damage your child's eyes.

Question 4

why there are dark circle around babies eyes?

Accepted Answer

Normal: In most case no significance no medical problem some babies with nasal/eye allergies may have dark circle   Please discuss with your pediatrician during next well visit

Question 5

why does my infant have red lines in the whites of her eyes?

Accepted Answer

From childbirth: Often the pressure built up during the process of childbirth will cause small burst blood vessels in the white part of the eye in both the mother and the infant.  This is totally benign and will resolve usually within a few weeks.  If there is yellow discharge as well or crusting or it gets worse or doesn't clear, show your health care provider.

Question 6

is glow in the dark stickers safe on infant eyes?, especially that i intend to stick them on the ceiling.

Accepted Answer

No problem: There is no danger from glow in the dark stickers.

Question 7

what is the cause of itchy eye in babies?

Accepted Answer

Infection: It may be an infection like "pink eye" or conjunctivitis.  Is the eye red or have discharge?  The baby may need an antibiotic eye drop.

Question 8

why are so many asian babies cross eyed?

Accepted Answer

Appearance not real: The nasal bridge of asian populations gives rise to a false cross eyed appearance. The only way to assess this issue in some babies of any ethnic group is from the direct front. When looking from an angle, the wide spread nasal bridge of the young child can yield this false appearance.As the face changes with age the appearance subsides in most.

Question 9

why are the eyes of harlequin babies red?

Accepted Answer

Poor eyelid closure: In babies with harlequin ichthyosis, the eyelids are not formed properly causing them to turn away from the eye.  This causes poor closure leading to dry and red eyes.

Question 10

what should i do if one of my babies eyes is yellow?

Accepted Answer

Be Seen: If one of your infant's eyes is yellow, it is unlikely to be due to a systemic cause like jaundice. Some parents will describe their child's eye as yellow when crusted tears or pus collects in the corner of the eye. The crusting of tears is not generally a problem, but the possibility of infection makes this a condition for which evaluation by a medical professional is recommended.

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My 5 month old baby scratched her eye. it isnt bothering her but its red? should i wait till morning or must i go to a gp?

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Could you use clear eyes in babies?

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Will ceiling fans hurt your babies eyes?

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Why there are dark circle around babies eyes?

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Why does my infant have red lines in the whites of her eyes?

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Is glow in the dark stickers safe on infant eyes?, especially that i intend to stick them on the ceiling.

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What is the cause of itchy eye in babies?

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Why are so many asian babies cross eyed?

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Why are the eyes of harlequin babies red?

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What should i do if one of my babies eyes is yellow?

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