What causes excessive eye discharge in babies?
Disease description:
Why does my baby have excessive eye discharge, requiring daily wiping?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Excessive eye discharge in babies is often due to abundant tear production combined with narrow tear ducts, which can easily obstruct the normal drainage of tears and lead to increased eye discharge. A baby's eyes are also delicate and susceptible to irritation or infection, which can further contribute to excessive discharge. Additionally, if a baby has internal "heat" (a traditional concept referring to imbalances such as inflammation or mild infection), this may also result in more eye discharge. Furthermore, viral or bacterial infections may cause conjunctivitis, leading to an increase in eye discharge.
