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8 months old n still gets lots of "eye boogies" in right eye.the eye always "cries". i was told she'd grow out of it but still hasn't. should i worry?
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She may or may not: Hopefully someone instructed you in tear sac massage to help open the plugged tear duct. The alternative to waiting is putting her to sleep and pushing a thin wire down the tear duct to clear it. That doesn't always work and most wait until at least a year of age before they try. It is a nuisance and certainly brings on comments from strangers and friends alike, but try to be patient.
Answered 4/24/2016
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