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Watery Eyes in Babies
Watery Eyes in Babies
Excessive eye-watering in babies may occur due to various medical conditions, including allergies, infections, the common cold, and a blocked tear duct. However this could be the sign of a serious eye condition called congenital glaucoma. This symptom is also known as epiphora, which means that the eyes are producing excess tears.
Watery Eyes in Babies
Excessive eye-watering in babies may occur due to various medical conditions, including allergies, infections, the common cold, and a blocked tear duct. However this could be the sign of a serious eye condition called congenital glaucoma. This symptom is also known as epiphora, which means that the eyes are producing excess tears.
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Allergy
Red, watery eyes may indicate that your child has allergic conjunctivitis...
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Infection
Infections such as conjunctivitis may also cause your baby’s watery eyes...
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- Red, watery eyes
- Pus-like discharge from the eyes
- Swelling of the eyes
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Blocked tear duct
The blockage of a tear duct is a common cause of watery eyes in infants...
Apart from constantly watery eyes, other symptoms include crusting and pus-like discharge.
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Risks of teary eyes
You should also visit a doctor if you notice the following symptoms:
- Eyeball appears larger (buphthalmos)
- Child dislikes bright light (photophobia)
This is a symptom of congenital glaucoma—a potentially blinding eye condition.
Treating watery eyes in babies
Medical treatment may be necessary if there's an infection or persistent watering...
If unresolved, the doctor may perform surgical probing using a metal wire...
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Watery Eyes in Babies
Dr Norazah Abdul Rahman
Designation
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Paediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Surgeon
Specialty
Ophthalmology,
Paediatrics Ophthalmology & Strabismus Surgery