If a baby's eyes remain as if they had just cried after birth, parents should pay attention. It is possible that the baby's eye ducts are blocked, causing the baby to have teary eyes. So how to treat blocked eye tubes in babies?
1. Blockage of the baby's eye duct is a common external eye disease in babies, caused by blockage of the baby's nasolacrimal duct. Due to the fact that the baby's lacrimal duct is not open at birth, there is an increase in tears and secretions shortly after birth. Pressing on the lacrimal sac area at the corner of the baby's big eye and nasal root shows mucus flowing out. Due to long-term use of tear cleansers, babies may develop skin eczema around their eyes, which can be life-threatening in severe cases.
2. If a baby's eye tube is blocked, early and standardized treatment should be sought. When a baby sheds tears after birth, a lacrimal sac massage can be performed within three months. If there is purulent discharge in the baby's eye canal, antibiotic eye drops need to be administered. In a small number of patients, membrane blockage can be cured by applying pressure to the internal capsule.
3. When taking care of the baby again, parents should prepare towels and basins specifically for the baby, separate them from adults, and wash their hands before taking care of the baby's eyes. The indoor temperature should not be too high, and proper ventilation should be provided for the baby to avoid systemic diseases such as colds. And when massaging the baby's eyes, parents must move gently to avoid hurting the baby's skin.
