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18 month old toddler cellulitis of the eye, cleared up with augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate). still has problems in that eye. are there lasting effects. he still has problem?

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Possibly: Sometimes the tear duct on the affected side will drain poorly for an extended period & the skin thickening may persist for a period after the germs are all killed. If you are not seeing a gradual improvement, a followup is certainly worthwhile.

Answered 3/6/2013

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See an eye doctor: Have your toddler see an ophthalmologist, preferably a pediatric ophthalmologist this week for a proper diagnosis; may be lacrimal system problem. Good luck.

Answered 9/15/2013

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