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What should i do for an eye infection for my four year old?
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Take to an eye doc: Take him/her immediately to be seen by an ophthalmologist.
Answered 3/4/2013
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There are : Antibiotic eye drops / ointments available for children , you have to be sure it is not orbital cellulitis that needs intravenous antibiotics and hospitalization . Take your child to the pediatrician asap
Answered 1/22/2020
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Topical antibiotics: If you child has signs of bacterial conjunctivitis, then there are topical antibiotic drops. If there is redness and eye pain, please see an Opthalmologist soon.
Answered 1/22/2020
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