What Causes A Swollen Red Eye In An Infant?

Posted on Thu, 1 Dec 2016

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Thu, 1 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : My baby woke up with a swollen red eye. How do I know if it's something serious?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I need more information - Please get back with answers

Detailed Answer:
Hi....I understand your concern. But I need more information before guiding you further scientifically.

Please answer my questions -

1. Was there any fever?

2. Are the eye ball movements painful?

3. Is there any purulent eye discharge?

4. Is it single eye or both?

5. Can you upload an image on this website please?

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (3 minutes later)

My daughter has taken him to dr
Thank you

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wish the kid good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi... happy to hear that the kid has been taken to medical help.

I wish the kid good health.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar