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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Little raised bumps on both eyeballs
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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Little raised bumps on both eyeballs
by aorgan, Sep 03, 2009 09:32PM
Hi
My son who is 13 months old, for the past week has had red eyes that get better and then become red again, he does rub them, and I have been to the doctor and they said they are not sure what could be wrong, they recommended over the counter eye drops ... but nothing is changing, I have just noticed raised bumps around his cornea in both eyes, he doesn't seem irritated by it but I am of course concerned and I also thought it was becasue he is irritating his eyes. If you could give me any indication of what this may be that would be great.
April
My son who is 13 months old, for the past week has had red eyes that get better and then become red again, he does rub them, and I have been to the doctor and they said they are not sure what could be wrong, they recommended over the counter eye drops ... but nothing is changing, I have just noticed raised bumps around his cornea in both eyes, he doesn't seem irritated by it but I am of course concerned and I also thought it was becasue he is irritating his eyes. If you could give me any indication of what this may be that would be great.
April
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Sep 05, 2009 05:33PM
, Sep 05, 2009 05:33PM
It makes me wonder if he might have a significant allergy problem with allergic conjunctivitis or maybe even a more advance case of atopic conjunctivitis or vernal conjunctivitis - all of which are pretty much like allergic disorders to different extents. Take him to see a pediatric ophthalmologist to find out exactly what is going on. There are of course other possibilities so make sure to have it properly evaluated.
MJK MD
MJK MD
