Blocked Tear Duct
Blocked Tear Duct
Some babies can have sticky eyes which don't get better. This is usually caused by a blocked tear duct.
Some babies can have sticky eyes which don't get better. This is usually caused by a blocked tear duct. In this condition, the stickiness or discharge continues but the eye is not red or inflamed.
In a small number of babies, the condition doesn't improve. See your family doctor if it hasn't improved by the time your baby is 10 to 12 months old. Some babies may need a small operation to open the tear duct.
Your baby won't spread any germs from a blocked tear duct so they can still go to daycare.
This page last reviewed 22 February 2022.
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