Daily Medical Advices

The fragility of the baby awakens in us adults, a great protective instinct. Being a mother or father, makes you want the best for your child. That’s why I surround care and caresses to grow healthy and happy.
From Alcon would like to contribute to the health of your baby with some recommendations on ocular health which we hope you find useful. Because we want to help take care of the eyes you love.

Eyes: A special care
In the daily care of your baby, the eyes are a very important part of their particular sensitivity. Therefore require aseptic and safe hygiene.

In the early years of his life, children produce much more mucus than adults, both nose and respiratory system and eyes. Thus, it is common even in the absence of conjunctivitis, some more bleary wake up in the same way in the same way we found other dried mucus in the nostrils.

In these cases it is advisable to clean the eyelids with sterile wipes can also be useful for the delicate skin of the nose. So get a correct eye and nasal cleansing for your child.

Most common complaints
Blocked tear
The blocked tear are very common in the baby. They are manifested by the constant presence of tears, rheum, which can not flow naturally through the drainage canals that go from the eye to the inside of the nose. But you tell your doctor if your baby’s tear is blocked and the best treatment to follow.

Over time, the lacrimal obstruction sadness. This usually occurs in 90% of cases during the first year of the child.

What to do?
Wash baby’s eyes with saline, once or twice to clean the inside of rheumy waste.

Perform a gentle massage on the wall of the nose near the eye where the tear, for five minutes. This facilitates the passage of tears from the eye to the nose.

Eyelids and eyelashes clean gently with sterile towels, removing debris and bacteria gummy on the outside of the eyes.

This process is repeated two or three times a day and can prevent infection in most cases.

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva, ie the tissue that lines the white surface of the eye. For this reason the baby’s eye turns red and causes more tearing and gummy. The gummy mucus on their part are to be dried to a greater or lesser degree.
Conjunctivitis is common in the infant and the child. All viruses and bacteria are new to him and his little body must learn to fight against all types of infection. Do not panic if the conjunctivitis occurs several times, especially during the winter. If in doubt consult your pediatrician.

What to do?

In the morning, after sleeping, the more dry and gummy eyelids stick together, which prevents opening the eyes.
Never try to open it dry. To facilitate cleaning, it is advisable to use sterile wipes, wet the surface allowing the eye under sterile conditions, softening the adhesive without damaging the delicate baby skin.

During the day, conjunctivitis usually produces a large amount of rheum. It is advisable to clean eyes and eyelids with sterile towels three times a day until resolution of the conjunctivitis.