Patient's question:
The child was born not long ago, and their eyes always tear up, and they always cry a lot. How should I deal with the purulent eye discharge in the baby's left eye?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, your condition is likely bacterial conjunctivitis. It is recommended to use antibiotic eye drops, such as Tobradex. If you are not pregnant or breastfeeding, you can also choose ofloxacin eye drops.Your condition may be a chalazion. A chalazion is an acute suppurative infection of the sebaceous glands and meibomian glands, and it is classified as either an external chalazion or an internal chalazion. It is crucial not to squeeze the pus yourself; it can be drained through incision.