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Babies eye infection - after 5 days of applying prescribed eye ointment our daughters eye still seems to be infected/swollen and producing a lot of puss like material, how do we proceed from here, is it necessary to see a pediatrician ?
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Specialist: For persistent infection, you should see a pediatric ophthalmologist if possible or at least an ophthalmologist. Do not see an optometrist, and a pediatrician would be if the others are not available.
Answered 1/5/2019
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