Patient's question:
My baby is 38 days old today, and his eyes have been red and swollen for several days. There is a lot of yellow discharge. Yesterday, I took him to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor diagnosed conjunctivitis. He prescribed eye drops, but it feels like the swelling is worse than yesterday.Doctor's answer:
Red and swollen eyes accompanied by a large amount of yellow discharge are likely to be bacterial conjunctivitis. There is a possibility of improvement in the early stages of the disease. It is necessary to take medicine attentively and on time. You can apply erythromycin ointment once before bed, and use eye drops during the day. Before applying the medicine, you can clean the eye discharge with a cotton swab and then apply the medicine. When applying the medicine, do not let the bottle opening touch the eyes or eye discharge. The environment should not be too hot. If the eyes become sensitive to light and tearful again, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly.