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4 mo old baby wakes up with green crusty d/c in eyelashes. scleras are clear. conjunctivitis maybe? possible dx?

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Possibly: That history sure sounds like possible bacterial conjunctivitis. I'd get checked.

Answered 4/23/2014

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Blocked tear drain: Likely a conjunctivitis due to a blocked tear drain. Its very common in infants. You should see a pediatric ophthalmologist.

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