Neonatal Ophthalmia
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Neonatal ophthalmia is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye that appears in the first days of the newborn's life.
Frequent symptoms: It usually presents with redness of the eyes, discharge, swollen eyelids, and tearing in the baby.
Common causes: It can originate from infections acquired during birth or from irritation of the newborn's delicate conjunctiva.
Which specialist treats it? The neonatologist cares for the newborn during the first weeks and the pediatrician follows up on the baby's development. If you notice redness or discharge in your newborn child's eyes, it is advisable to seek prompt care to protect their visual health.
Data on 14 doctors who treat neonatal ophthalmia
Which specialist treats neonatal ophthalmia?
Ophthalmia neonatorum should be evaluated by a pediatrician, a specialist in newborn health, who determines the appropriate treatment. You can find pediatricians available near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in neonatal ophthalmia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Frequently asked questions
What is neonatal ophthalmia?
Neonatal ophthalmia is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye that appears in the first days of the newborn's life.
Which doctor treats neonatal ophthalmia?
Ophthalmia neonatorum should be evaluated by a pediatrician, a specialist in newborn health, who determines the appropriate treatment. You can find pediatricians available near you.