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What coudl cause a foamy whitish discharge on my son's left eye?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Eye discharge: A white foamy discharge from your child's eye may be due to allergies or could be an indication of dacrocystitid, or an infection of the tear duct.

Answered 10/9/2014

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