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What causes excessive, yellow, and sticky eye discharge in infants, and what should be done about it?

Nov 14, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Shuai
Introduction
In general, if an infant has excessive, yellow, and thick eye discharge, it may be caused by improper formula feeding, dry indoor environment, overheating ("fireiness"), inverted eyelashes (trichiasis), conjunctivitis, or other factors. This condition can be improved by adjusting the formula preparation ratio, using a humidifier indoors, maintaining proper eye hygiene for the infant, and medical treatment if necessary. If symptoms persist or cause concern, parents are advised to seek prompt medical attention for the infant.

Generally, excessive, yellow, and sticky eye discharge in infants may be caused by improper formula feeding, dry indoor environment, heatiness, inverted eyelashes (trichiasis), or conjunctivitis. This condition can be improved by adjusting the formula preparation ratio, using a humidifier indoors, maintaining eye hygiene for the infant, or through medication. If symptoms persist, parents are advised to seek timely medical attention for the infant. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Improper Formula Feeding

When the formula is overly concentrated, it may increase the burden on the infant's digestive system, leading to increased eye discharge and the formation of yellow eye secretions. It is recommended to adjust the mixing ratio of the formula, ensuring it is properly prepared according to the manufacturer's instructions, avoiding arbitrary increases in formula concentration.

2. Dry Indoor Environment

A dry environment may cause rapid evaporation of moisture from the infant's eyes, leading to dryness and discomfort, which can stimulate the eyes to produce more secretions. It is recommended to use a humidifier indoors to increase air humidity and keep the infant's eyes moist.

3. Heatiness

Insufficient water intake or prolonged exposure to high temperatures may cause heatiness in infants, resulting in excessive, yellow, and sticky eye discharge. It may also be accompanied by symptoms such as dry stools and yellow urine. Parents should appropriately increase the infant's water intake and ensure the ambient temperature is suitable.

4. Trichiasis (Inverted Eyelashes)

Abnormal eyelash growth or underdeveloped nasal bridge in infants may cause eyelashes at the inner corner of the eyes to be pressed inward, irritating the eyeball and causing increased secretions. Parents can use a clean cotton swab or wet towel moistened with clean water to gently wipe away the eye discharge and maintain ocular hygiene.

5. Conjunctivitis

Infants may acquire bacterial infections from the mother during birth, leading to conjunctivitis. Symptoms include increased eye discharge that appears yellow. Under a doctor's guidance, parents may administer medications such as tobramycin eye drops, erythromycin eye ointment, or levofloxacin eye drops to treat the condition.

Normally, parents should pay close attention to the infant's condition, appropriately adjust clothing, and maintain humidified air to prevent unnecessary physical harm to the infant.

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