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What Causes Swollen Eyes In An Infant?

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Posted on Sat, 10 Sep 2016
Question: My baby is 8 months now, she had swelling in eyes, what should we do now ?thanks in advance.
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Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Angioneurotic oedema.

Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
Does the child have itching or pain.As apparently there is no pain this is likely to be allergy. There is oloptidine available as olopat or olo eye drop to be put in twice a day.If there is pain then we have to start antibiotic orally Do get back to me with more information if needed.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Follow up: Dr. N K Mishra (1 hour later)
No as of now no complain of irritation or pain.
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Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Allergy

Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Good of you to get back to me.
Olopat eye drop twice a day should be fine for her.Do get back in case of any further query..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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What Causes Swollen Eyes In An Infant?

Brief Answer: Angioneurotic oedema. Detailed Answer: My dear, Thanks for sending your query to us. Does the child have itching or pain.As apparently there is no pain this is likely to be allergy. There is oloptidine available as olopat or olo eye drop to be put in twice a day.If there is pain then we have to start antibiotic orally Do get back to me with more information if needed.