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One eye is more wattery
My son is 3 months old ..his one eye is getting more wattery than the other ..since today morning..
Is this of something dangerous??
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Since it is a recent occurrence may be due to nasal congestion. But definitely lacrimal massage will help.
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if the discharge becomes purulant, antibiotics eye drops may be needed.
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nothing to worry or dangerous
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Can be eye infection/lacrimal duct block..
Clean eyes with cotton soaked in warm water thrice a day.
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If not settling Plz do get his eyes checked by a doctor.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Could be infection/ duct block
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Do lacrimal duct massage (press the inner part of The Eye near the nose) 5-6 times/ day for a month.
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Dr. Prabhu Vikash R
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Coimbatore
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Watery eyes are very common in babies. Even upto 1 yr babies can hv watery eyes .
It's usually due to tear duct obstruction.
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Lacrimal massage( check videos in youtube ) after each feed really helps .
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