What happens if there is yellow mucus in the child’s eyes?

It is usually normal for people to have eye mucus in their eyes, but under normal circumstances, human eye mucus is a white secretion and the amount is generally not large. If parents find that their children have a lot of eye mucus and it is obviously yellow, then this is an abnormal phenomenon. First of all, we should be alert to the possibility that the child's eyes have been infected by bacteria. At this time, we should closely observe whether the child's eyes have other symptoms, and combine these symptoms to find the cause.

What happens if there is yellow mucus in the child’s eyes?

1. Your baby is getting hot. Recently, you should let your baby drink more water. Don’t cover your baby too tightly and the temperature in the house should not be too high.

2. If the baby has a lot of eye mucus but no conjunctival congestion, redness or swelling, it may be caused by a mild infection. It is recommended to wipe the area around the eyes with gauze dipped in saline. Baby towels should be used separately from adult towels and disinfected regularly to avoid cross infection. Caregivers should also pay attention to personal hygiene and wash their hands frequently. However, if there is still a lot of eye mucus after wiping, or if there is redness, swelling, congestion, or constant tearing, you need to seek medical attention immediately.

Generally in this case, the possibility of conjunctivitis is greater. If it is accompanied by yellow-white eye mucus, it is very likely a bacterial infection. It is recommended to clean the eye mucus in time and keep it clean. If it cannot be relieved, then use local antibiotic eye drops. Check the instructions on the medicine to see if it is for children.

How long has the child been in this condition? We need to consider conjunctivitis, blocked tear ducts, and getting angry can all cause it.

Guidance:

Suggestion: Can you check if the inner part of your child’s eyelid is red? If it is red, it means inflammation; if it is not red, it is probably caused by getting angry. If the tear duct is blocked, you can press the inner corner of the eye to eliminate it.

Mostly caused by colds or infections, such as eye congestion, edema, and increased secretions.

Guidance:

You can take oral anti-inflammatory drugs and anti-inflammatory eye drops for children, avoid spicy food stimulation, pay attention to eye and hand hygiene, and take medicine in time if you have cold symptoms

It may be caused by conjunctivitis, decreased resistance, or getting angry or catching a cold.

Guidance:

It is recommended to keep the eyes clean. You can gently wipe the outside of the eyes with a wet towel and use anti-inflammatory eye drops, such as Tobrex eye drops. Drink more water appropriately.