Patient's question:
A 50-day-old baby has excessive eye discharge and tearing. Can eye drops be used?Doctor's answer:
The reason for excessive eye discharge is due to bacteria invading the lacrimal sac, where they multiply, form pus, and fill the entire lacrimal sac. The pus cannot be excreted downward, only flowing along the lacrimal sac and small lacrimal ducts upward into the eye. If not treated promptly, it may lead to complications such as keratitis. The cornea may also turn white, forming a leukoma, which can severely impact the baby's visual development.