Question 1

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 2

will ceiling fans hurt your babies eyes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

my infant 6 months old sons temperature is 38,3 degrees celsius, he cries and has puffy eyes. ?

Accepted Answer

Non specific finding: This is a common initial finding in infants developing an upper respiratory illness. There is no need th treat beyond assuring nutrition &amp; good fluid intake. Over the next day or so the kid will likely have more symptoms that would better define the illness. If this spooks you contact his doc.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

what does eyes rolling up and head shaking in babies mean?

Accepted Answer

Need to rule : Out seizure. Have baby get checked out. It may just be benign . Do need to know onset, duration

Question 10

do all babies shut their eyes and cry in bright lights or sunlight?

Accepted Answer

No: No, certainly not all babies and children, but many do.  Some people are simply more sensitive to bright lights than others.  Many kids hate flash photos, for instance, while others don't seem to notice an issue.

However, children who complain about pain with light or children who previously were fine and now complain about a new problem with bright lights should be evaluated.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Goopy eyes in babies

A member asked:

Could you use clear eyes in babies?

A member asked:

Will ceiling fans hurt your babies eyes?

A member asked:

Why there are dark circle around babies eyes?

A member asked:

Why are the eyes of harlequin babies red?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

My infant 6 months old sons temperature is 38,3 degrees celsius, he cries and has puffy eyes. ?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

What does eyes rolling up and head shaking in babies mean?

A member asked:

Do all babies shut their eyes and cry in bright lights or sunlight?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?