Eye Infection (Age 2 months up to 5 years)

Teach the Caregiver to Treat Local Infections

• Explain how the treatment is given
• Watch her as she does the first treatment in the clinic
• She should return to the clinic if the infection worsens

The caregiver should:

• Wash hands with soap and water
• Gently wash off pus and clean the eye with normal saline (or cooled boiled water) at least 4 times a day. Continue until the discharge disappears
• Apply chloramphenicol ointment 4 times a day for seven days
• Wash hands again after washing the eye

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Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Treat for Local Infections; Eye Infection

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Last checked for updates: June 2023