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What Could Red, Puffy And Watery Eye In An Infant Mean?

This afternoon my daughter screamed when my mother took her out of her carseat she is 4 months old her eye remains red and puffy. She can barely open in and is sensitive to light. What could be wrong? It is watery like it is trying to get rid of something that could be in there. Should it have been better by now if something is in it? What should I do? Could it cause any damage?

posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014

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Pediatrician, Pulmonology , Dr. Sumanth Amperayani's Response

Hi.... by what you say I think that this could be a conjunctivitis... either viral or bacterial.

Eye conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.

Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,

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What Could Red, Puffy And Watery Eye In An Infant Mean?

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