Sticky eyes

[Missus S]

My poor little 11 week old DD has since birth had the awful, sticky eyes.

I've consistently been bathing them as advised but they never seem to get better. I've mentioned this both to my OB and GP around the 6 week mark and they just said it should get better in time - my OB advising it can take up to 6 months!

I have read that it is possible to treat with antibiotics or ointment. Although I'm not sure if this is just a temporary fix until the tear duct decides to unblock naturally.

I am now bathing her eyes several times a day to clear away the muck - and her poor little eyes are starting to get a bit rid and irritated on the ends from all this wiping.

Do you think I should revisit a GP for some treatment or should I just keep trying to be patient with it?

Thanks :)

[Mariposa]

if ur breastfeeding, try a lil bit and wipe with a cotton ball, i did this twice daily for a couple of days, it worked for my dd1

[Mamaduke]

I second the breastmilk...it's also great for the little scratches babies tend to get from their fingernails.

[misskittyfantastico]

I used BM successfully... but eventually had to use antibiotics

[Missus S]

Thanks guys.....and sorry I should have mentioned that I am no longer BF'ing (insert lots of sadness here for me :no: ).....I did read that this would help but unfortunately is not an option for a now FF mum.

[joe]

Have you tried massaging near the tearduct?? This is what we were told by the paed.

[Missus S]

Only a little bit so far.....the book "Baby Love" concluded that this doesn't make much difference.

But I may as well give it a bit more of a go seeing that the bathing isn't getting us anywhere.

[daisyxs]

hi there, have you tried bleph10 eye drops?
our Dr recommended them for my DD and they worked a treat. you can just buy them over the counter
daisy

[Missus S]

Great - thanks for that. I'll go chat to my pharmacist about it.