Blenorrhea of ​​the Newborn (Purulent Inflammation of the Eyes)

When the baby is born, he needs to immediately, before the eyelids open, wipe his eyes with a clean cloth, and after bathing, wipe his eyelids again with a cotton swab or a rag soaked in warm water, and then put 1 drop (no more) from a pipette into each eye. % solution of lapis to protect the child's eyes from possible infection with purulent discharge from the mother's organs.

Signs of the appearance of blenorrhea in a child are as follows: his eyelids begin to turn red and swell, which usually happens a few days after birth, and sticky, pus-like matter is released from the eyes. If the eyeball remains healthy and not reddened, then you can still help the child with home remedies: you need to wipe the eyelids several times a day with a weak solution of boric acid (2% solution) and carefully peel off the pus-like matter that has dried on the eyelashes.

It is also good to put chamomile infusion compresses on your eyes. If greenish or bloody fluid is released from the eyes, you should immediately consult a doctor to prevent loss of vision.