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Should I Go To The ER As I Am Having Crust Around My Eyes?

Hi my niece slept for last night 10 til 9 this morning however there was crust around her eyes. I wiped with warm water but now she keep crying and her eyes are so drowsy they won't stay open. This never happened before is it normal or should I go to the ER?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello
It seems from the history that your niece is having crusting around the eyes on waking up in the morning.
This is because of drying of mucosal secretions and is seen in infective conditions like conjunctivitis.
The treatment is by use of antibiotic eye drops.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.

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Should I Go To The ER As I Am Having Crust Around My Eyes?

Hello It seems from the history that your niece is having crusting around the eyes on waking up in the morning. This is because of drying of mucosal secretions and is seen in infective conditions like conjunctivitis. The treatment is by use of antibiotic eye drops. Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly. Thank you