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A member asked:

My one month baby has eye infection on both eyes it's been a week and he still has it. what can i do?

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See a doctor: Conjunctivitis should be treated by eye drops or ointment. Before starting treatment culture should be done.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/23/2014

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Dr. Timothy Perozek answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

See eye doctor: See eye doctor because it can be a serious infection including chlamydia. Also may be a blocked tear duct.

Dr Conrad and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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