Patient's question:
My baby has been very prone to eye discharge since birth. At first, I didn't pay much attention to it. But now that she's already 5 months old, it's still the same. What could be the problem?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Normal child. When you are 2~3 months old. In the morning when you wake up, there may be cotton in your eyes. This is because eyelashes tend to grow inward during this period. The eye ball is irritated and produces gum. Generally around 1 year old, eyelashes will naturally grow outward. The amount of eye discharge will gradually decrease. So there is no need for treatment. You can wipe it clean with a warm towel. If a child is born, there is a layer of grayish white on his eyes. This is not eye discharge. This layer of grayish white is medically known as "fetal fat". Fetal fat has the function of protecting the skin and preventing heat loss. It can be absorbed by itself. So it should not be wiped off casually.