Patient's question:
Is it normal for a 40-day-old baby not to cry? Waiting for an answer online! Can Tobis be applied? Do I need to go to the hospital for treatment? How long does the treatment take to heal?Doctor's answer:
Anyone who does not shed tears is abnormal. Tears have functions such as moistening the cornea and flushing the conjunctival sac. Without tears, the cornea can become dry due to lack of moisture, and it may even lead to the shedding of its epithelial layer. I assume that what you mean by "no tears" refers to a situation where a child is crying but not producing a significant amount of tears, rather than truly having no tears. In clinical practice, a lack of tears can be seen in cases of lacrimal gland dysfunction, but this is very rare. Tobradex eye drops can be used. However, my personal opinion is that if there is no problem, there is no need to use them, as "every medicine has side effects." I hope my answer is helpful to you. If you are satisfied with my answer, please click "Accept Answer." Thank you.