#asktheexpert For a new born baby she is 12 days old I see right eye of her watering continues and form of yellow colour dust near eye.which makes her difficult to open her eyes after sleep

A. Eye discharge in newborns is common and often results from a blocked tear duct. The blockage will usually clear up by itself within 4 to 6 months. However, newborns with eye redness, eye discharge, or excessive watering of the eyes should speak with a doctor to diagnose the cause and rule out an eye infection