Neonatal Ophthalmia
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.
Specialties that treat neonatal ophthalmia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in neonatal ophthalmia
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dra. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dra. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dra. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Dr. Edgar Sanchez-Uribe
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?
Neonatal Ophthalmia is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, neonatologist.