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16mo old, rubbing eyes, eyes r pink & running for 2 days now. advice, suggestions please?

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Dr. Ray Oyakawa answered

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Conjunctivitis: This is most likely viral in origin. It should get better in a few days. Cold compress can help with symptoms. Try to restrain your child from rubbing the eyes. Take you child to a pediatrician is a discharge develops.

Answered 5/16/2014

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A member asked:

16mo old, rubbing eyes, eyes r pink & running for 2 days now. advice, suggestions please?

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Dr. Ray Oyakawa answered

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