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A member asked:

My son has red watery eyes with a little whitish discharge, should i take him to the dr?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Children who have red eyes with discharge should be seen by a doctor.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 4/16/2013

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: May be a bacterial infection that would require rx medication. Good luck.

Answered 4/16/2013

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