Eye flu
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Rajni
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What treatment options are available for my child's condition? Are there any medications or eye drops my child needs to take? How long will it take for my child to recover with the treatment? |
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re: Eye flu
by Dr. B. S. Bhalla -
Jul 4th, 2024
11:29 am
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Dr. B. S. Bhalla
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To provide accurate advice, I need more details about your child's specific condition. However, here are some general guidelines for common pediatric eye conditions and treatments: Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): Treatment: Bacterial conjunctivitis may require antibiotic eye drops or ointments. Viral conjunctivitis usually resolves on its own, but antiviral medications may be prescribed in severe cases. Allergic conjunctivitis can be treated with antihistamine or anti-inflammatory eye drops. Recovery Time: Generally, recovery can take from a few days to two weeks, depending on the cause and treatment effectiveness. Amblyopia (Lazy Eye): Treatment: Patching the stronger eye to force the weaker eye to work harder. Atropine eye drops to blur the vision in the stronger eye. Vision therapy exercises. Recovery Time: Several months to a few years, depending on the severity and consistency of treatment. Strabismus (Crossed Eyes): Treatment: Glasses or contact lenses. Eye muscle surgery in some cases. Vision therapy. Recovery Time: Varies widely; surgery recovery can take a few weeks, while vision therapy might take several months. Refractive Errors (Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, Astigmatism): Treatment: Glasses or contact lenses. Recovery Time: Vision correction is immediate with proper eyewear. Eye Infections: Treatment: Antibiotic eye drops or ointments. Oral antibiotics for severe infections. Recovery Time: Typically a few days to a week with proper treatment. Eye Injuries: Treatment: Immediate medical attention for serious injuries. Antibiotic eye drops or ointments for minor injuries. Follow-up care to monitor healing. Recovery Time: Varies depending on the injury's severity; minor injuries might heal in a few days, while more severe injuries could take weeks to months. |