My infant has yellowish eye discharges since birth. is it normal and what can i do to it?

Yellow eye discharge: The discharge may be due to Erythromycin applied to the babys eyes when first born to prevent possible gonorrhea.

Depends: What you describe may indicate a condition called nasolacrimal duct obstruction (nldo). It is fairly common in infants, and usually resolves spontaneously; however, it sometimes requires probing to open the ducts. I would recommend having your infant seen by a pediatric ophthalmologist to be certain.

Seek eval: This can also be a sign of abnormal or borderline abnormal nasal anatomy also.

Not normal: Could be blocked tear duct. Try massage gently tear duct at the corner of inner eye. If not working need probing to clear tear duct See pediatric opthalmologist.