my newborn baby has whitish, yellowish discharge of eyes. no edema of eyes. no change in eye color. tearing of eyes present. what should be done. is antibiotic drops needed?

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy2 years ago

A. Having yellow or white discharge in the eyes (known as 'sticky eyes') is common in newborns and small babies. Sticky eyes are caused by narrow or blocked tear ducts. This often happens in newborn babies while their tear ducts are developing.

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