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For what reasons has my 14 month old's pinkeye not cleared up after two different antibiotic drops?
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Referral: If it is in only one eye, it could be a blocked tear drainage duct. Ask your doctor for a referral to an ophthalmologist who could decide whether it is a blocked tear duct, which could be cured with a minor operation.
Answered 5/2/2013
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Many possibilities: Antibiotic drops would be benificial for a bacterial process, but not all that gives you pinkeye is bacterial. Viral infections of the eye can persist for weeks and would not respond to these drops.Airborn allergens can trigger it and would also not respond.A visit to an eye doc would be your best way of sorting it out.
Answered 8/15/2013
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