I just noticed a cut on my 9 mo old eyelid. It happened with the babysotter so I don't know how. Its not bleeding. Can I put neosporin there?
Follow
10 doctors weighed in:
I just noticed a cut on my 9 mo old eyelid. It happened with the babysotter so I don't know how. Its not bleeding. Can I put neosporin there?
10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Andrew Shatz
Ophthalmology
In brief: Yes
Wash the area with soap and water, put neosporin on it, and make an appointment with an eye doctor. Eyelid cuts may be superficial and heal well, but if they are deep, they should be tended to promptly.
If you are unsure how severe the cut is or if there is a lot of swelling and tenderness, go to an emergency room rather than wait a day.
In brief: Yes
Wash the area with soap and water, put neosporin on it, and make an appointment with an eye doctor. Eyelid cuts may be superficial and heal well, but if they are deep, they should be tended to promptly.
Thank
Dr. Kathy Robinson
Family Medicine
In brief: No neosporin
I would just wash it with soap and water and keep it clean.
I would not use neosporin. If it becomes red or has pus then i would have the baby seen by the doctor.
Thank
Get help from a real doctor now
Dr. Shontae Buffington
Board Certified, Pediatrics
13 years in practice
838K people helped
Continue
108,000 doctors available
