What to do with conjunctivitis in a three-year-old baby

When a three-year-old baby develops conjunctivitis, it is best to perform surgical treatment in a timely manner, but attention should be paid to post-operative care so that the affected vision can be alleviated in a timely manner. After surgery to treat conjunctivitis in a three-year-old baby, it is best to clean up the secretions and divert the baby's attention. The baby should also pay attention to a light diet and take medication according to the doctor's advice.

Conjunctivitis Care Guide

1. Clean up secretions

Babies with conjunctivitis will have some secretions around their eyes, which will clog their eyes. All parents need to do is take a cotton ball or soft gauze and dip it in warm water to clean the secretions from the corners of their baby's eyes. Parents need to pay attention when using cotton balls or gauze and replace them frequently. After using one eye, new cotton balls or gauze need to be used to avoid cross infection.

2. Divert attention

Babies with conjunctivitis will feel itchy around their eyes and can't help rubbing them with their hands. Tell your baby not to rub their eyes, as the more they rub, the more itchy they will become. Also, before your baby rubs his eyes, take out his favorite toys to attract his attention.

3. Drug treatment

The treatment of conjunctivitis mainly relies on topical eye drops or eye ointments. Systemic antibiotics are only required when severe conjunctivitis such as gonococcal conjunctivitis and chlamydial conjunctivitis is confirmed.

4. Eat a light diet

Younger babies continue to drink breast milk, and babies who can eat complementary foods should try to drink light porridge, soup, etc. Older babies start to eat adult meals and have more food to choose from.

However, during the period of conjunctivitis, spicy and irritating foods such as onions, leeks, garlic, peppers, and foods that may easily cause allergies in babies, such as fish and seafood, should be temporarily avoided.