My baby is 2 weeks old. he is having a tear duct in his eyes. it will come in the every morning and sometimes he is unable to open his eyes. we will clean it with warm water and then he can open his eyes. is this common in new born babies or do I need to consult doctor?

1 Answer

ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. yes it's common. Do continue cleaning like this, and do nasal massage on area between eyes and nose several times a day to open up the closed ducts.The tear duct obstruction usually clears for most babies by one year of age.

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