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What Could Cause Pink Circles Around The Eyes?

My daughter has had pink circles around her eyes for a while now. A family member mentioned iron deficiency, but when researching online, it appears it could be caused from daiy allergies. Is this accurate? Should I mention this to her pediatrician or take her to an allergst?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello
It seems from the history that your daughter is having pink circles around her eyes. This is not because of iron deficiency but is because of blepharitis.
The causes for blepharitis are inflammations, allergies or infections.
Hence this requires confirmation of diagnosis by examination by a ophthalmologist and treatment accordingly.

Hence I advice you to consult your ophthalmologist for examination and treatment accordingly.


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What Could Cause Pink Circles Around The Eyes?

Hello It seems from the history that your daughter is having pink circles around her eyes. This is not because of iron deficiency but is because of blepharitis. The causes for blepharitis are inflammations, allergies or infections. Hence this requires confirmation of diagnosis by examination by a ophthalmologist and treatment accordingly. Hence I advice you to consult your ophthalmologist for examination and treatment accordingly. Thank you