Eye - Red Without Pus

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor Now

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • Your child looks or acts very sick
  • Eyelid is very red or very swollen
  • Constant tearing or blinking
  • Blurred vision
  • Eye pain that's more than mild
  • Cloudy spot on the cornea (clear part of the eye)
  • Turns away from any light
  • Age under 12 weeks with fever above 100.4° F (38.0° C) rectally (Caution: Do NOT give your baby any fever medicine before being seen.)

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