My baby is 23 days old. Her eyelashes are sticking together due to excessive crying and tears flowing. She is unable to open her eye. What should i do?

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Mohammed imranPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi parent, sticking of eyes may occasionally be seen in newborn babies, gentle massage below the eyes towards the nose must be done to drain the tears as nasolacrimal duct is present.

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