Neonate with Red Eye

• Crusty Eye – Not Red
  • Dacryostenosis - nasolacrimal duct obstruction
  • It is the most common cause of tearing in childhood.  
  • No photophobia, corneal is normal
  • Tx  = Warm compresses and gentle massage

• Purulent Conjunctivitis - Ophthalmia neonatorum
  • Chemical (due to prophylactic eye drops) - day 1
  • Gonorrhea –
    • Presents early on (day 2-5)
    • OCULAR EMERGENCY – may cause globe perforation
    • Associated Systemic Infection - meningitis
    • Ceftriaxone (25-50mg/kg) – Treat until Cx’s return.
  • Chlamydia –
    • Longer incubation period (day 5-14)
    • Causes Eyelid Scarring leading to blindness
    • Associated Systemic Infection – Pulmonary
    • Ceftriaxone (25-50mg/kg) + Topical Erythromycin
    • If Culture +, then PO erythromycin to prevent late onset pneumonitis.