EYE, ALLERGY

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WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR EYE, ALLERGY

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

• You think your child needs to be seen.
• Sacs of yellow fluid on whites of eyes or inner lids.
• Eyelids are swollen shut (or almost).  
• Discharge on eyelids that's not cleared after taking allergy medicines for 2 days.

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

• You have other questions or concerns.
• Eyes are very itchy after taking allergy medicines for 2 days.  
• Diagnosis of eye allergies never confirmed by your doctor.

Parent Care at Home If

• Mild eye allergy and you don't think your child needs to be seen.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Pediatric SelfCareNavigator. Copyright © 2000-2004 Barton Schmitt, M.D. FAAP

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 8/2003

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