Question 1

it seems my newborn has an eye infection and i'm worried its going to get worse,  what can i put on it in the meantime so i can take her to the dr?

Accepted Answer

No go to doctor: Most eye infection in children are viral. There is no treatment for this.  With that said, newborns are more separable to bacterial infection. These are serious and can cause significant eye problems. Other causes of apparent "eye infection" can be up blocked tear duct. Your newborn must be examined promptly.

Question 2

i was put on prednisone for an eye infection. i already am diagnosed with hypertension. my blood pressure is now 145/86. will it go back to normal after i finish my last 3 days on prednisone?

Accepted Answer

: It should take it properly
1.  In am before BP MEDS
2. ATTACH CUF AND WAIT 5 min. Time yourself.
3. Take 3 readings then average. Check daily till back to goal  unless your Dr has given you another goal it is recommended that your home average should be less than 135/85.

Question 3

my 8months boy his eyes are releasing some greenish fluid especially after sleeping. is this an eye infection what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This is often a bacterial or viral process. The viral ones would self heal over time. Wiping away the debris with a wet earbud or cloth helps. I would call the kids doc for their guidance. Some will call in antibiotic drops for infants.

Question 4

i had an eye infection my eyes were very dry and made them red.i was given eye drops but now they are better they water a lot & hurt all the time.?

Accepted Answer

Eye doctor: Go back  to see your doctorfor a follow up.  Nothing can replace a good clinical examination. If you need to see an eye doctor - your doctor can refer you to see one.

Question 5

my 6th month old baby has eczema. i noticed bags under her eyes. when i felt the bag, it felt very hard as if it was an eye infection. on other days, ?

Accepted Answer

Eczema: Its likely the skin manifestation of eczema. Skin under the eyes is too soft and shows clearly . Eye infections will have some eye symptoms like drainage or redness or pain etc in eyes.

Question 6

i used polysporin eye drops and my eyes seem to hurt and get redder, do i even have an eye infection? my symptoms today were some white discharge

Accepted Answer

Could be allergic: You could have an allergy to either the antibiotic polysporin or the preservative.  I would suggest stopping the medicine, using a drop of artificial tear (Systane Balance, HypoTears, Tears Naturale or generic) 4 times a day for 3 days and if no better see an eye care specialist

Question 7

i've got an eye infection in both eyes. am using tobradex, (tobramycin and dexamethasone) but am i contagious?

Accepted Answer

Good treatment: Tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) can be helpful although most bilateral eye infections are viral and that would not be affected by tobramicin.  You are contagious as long as the eye is red or getting redder.  When the redness starts to fade, then you are no longer shedding virus and infectivity then ends.

Question 8

how do i treat an eye infection. itchy eyes, red, a bit swollen. sore yellow/green discharge. do i need to see a doctor, or will eye drops (allergex) and an oral celestimine be sufficient?

Accepted Answer

Eye infection : It is best to see a doctor for discharge in the eye. An examination can reveal individualized care specific to your concern. Those medications you mention will not treat a bacterial eye infection which can cause a yellow-green discharge

Question 9

i woke up with missing septum piercing ball screw, i fear it went inside my nose. after a while my eyes turned red and swelled up and i feel that there's something inside my eyes. i went to a doctor but she says it's an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

: Did the doctor look inside your nose to see if the foreign body is there? Perhaps, you should see an ear, nose and throat doctor ASAP so that they can use a small scope to look inside your nose for the foreign body. Good luck!

Question 10

can an eye infection resolve on its own?

Accepted Answer

Eye infection: Nothing is impossible, but usually a bacterial infection will require treatment.

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It seems my newborn has an eye infection and i'm worried its going to get worse, what can i put on it in the meantime so i can take her to the dr?

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I was put on prednisone for an eye infection. i already am diagnosed with hypertension. my blood pressure is now 145/86. will it go back to normal after i finish my last 3 days on prednisone?

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My 8months boy his eyes are releasing some greenish fluid especially after sleeping. is this an eye infection what should i do?

A member asked:

I had an eye infection my eyes were very dry and made them red.i was given eye drops but now they are better they water a lot & hurt all the time.?

A member asked:

My 6th month old baby has eczema. i noticed bags under her eyes. when i felt the bag, it felt very hard as if it was an eye infection. on other days, ?

A member asked:

I used polysporin eye drops and my eyes seem to hurt and get redder, do i even have an eye infection? my symptoms today were some white discharge

A member asked:

I've got an eye infection in both eyes. am using tobradex, (tobramycin and dexamethasone) but am i contagious?

A member asked:

How do i treat an eye infection. itchy eyes, red, a bit swollen. sore yellow/green discharge. do i need to see a doctor, or will eye drops (allergex) and an oral celestimine be sufficient?

A member asked:

I woke up with missing septum piercing ball screw, i fear it went inside my nose. after a while my eyes turned red and swelled up and i feel that there's something inside my eyes. i went to a doctor but she says it's an eye infection?

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Can an eye infection resolve on its own?

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