👶 Paediatric Pearl: Eyes don’t always need antibiotics 👀

Red, sticky eyes in kids ≠ automatic antibiotics.

Most cases are viral or allergic, and will settle with:

Good eye hygiene

Lubricating drops

Time (the most underrated treatment)

🔍 When to pause before prescribing:

Mild redness

Watery or mucoid discharge

Bilateral symptoms

Child otherwise well

💊 Antibiotics are more useful when:

Thick, purulent discharge

Lids stuck shut on waking

Marked conjunctival redness

Unilateral symptoms that persist

💡 Why this matters:

Reduces unnecessary antibiotic use

Avoids resistance

Saves families stress + pharmacy runs

Sometimes the best medicine is reassurance and safety-netting.

👉 What’s your go-to advice for parents with red eyes?

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