What to do if the eye fades in the newborn?

Infant health is very vulnerable in the first days of life, especially the eyes. In this period The sebaceous glands can not work at full strength. Sometimes Mom starts to notice that the eyes of the newborn are festering. What's wrong? Because of what the baby's eyes are festering and watering? The answer is quite simple: the structure of the baby's eye is identical to the structure of the adult's eyes , but the eye functions are not yet perfect enough, especially those relating to protective reactions. The child's eyelids can be glued together in a yellow crust, and in connection with this the child can not open them, just such a process is called a festering.

What causes purulent processes?

A tear at each blink is washed by the eyeball and helps to cope with bacteria and viruses. Remains of tears from the inner corner fall into the nasal A cavity, from where they come out, but in a newborn the substance of yellow color hammers a tear duct, then it breaks out and comes out, which provokes the glaze of the eye. And if the baby has started such a phase of "cleansing", then there can be two reasons for concern:

1. Conjunctivitis. Inflammatory disease with damage to the eye's mucosa. Has an infectious or viral origin. Often accompanied by diseases such as influenza, ARVI and ARI. Also there is an allergic conjunctivitis that passes after the elimination of the irritating allergen.
2. Dacryocystitis. This disease, which occurs due to the obstruction of the lacrimal canal, which provokes vomiting.

The eye of the newborn is festering: treatment

Regardless of the reason for the above problem, it is recommended that you visit a doctor. Address to the ophthalmologist, explain all signs, tell or say, that the eye red and suppurates, the dryness a little arises. A specialist after the examination will prescribe a course of treatment using various ointments and drops. It is also likely that the doctor may prescribe more gentle methods of treatment, such as washing with a solution of furacilin, tea or chamomile. These simple procedures contribute to the opening of lacrimal ducts. They are performed about five to seven times a day.

The washing is done as follows:

• Take the cotton swab;
• Soak it in solution;
• Massage movements rub the liquid in the swab starting from the inner corner, which is below the eyelid and move to the tip of the spout.

What to do if the eyes of a newborn fester, and the treatment is not started on time?

If, for some reason, you missed the time for correct treatment of the disease, the specialist can prescribe a tubule probe. This procedure consists in clearing the channels with the help of medical instruments. Conduct it under anesthesia (local) with a special probe. Traces of interference and any side effects are not observed. After such procedures, a course with antibacterial drugs is prescribed. If the eyes of a newborn are festering, then it should only be applied to a pediatric ophthalmologist who will do the examination and prescribe the treatment.