Why eye drops at birth
Eye drops are administered to newborn infants shortly after birth to prevent a condition known as neonatal conjunctivitis, which is a type of eye infection. Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: Glaucoma: Merck Manual Professional”. Doctors usually give antibiotic drops or ointments to treat conjunctivitis caused by bacteria other than Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Initially, glaucoma drops… Read More »