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Eye, Red Without Pus

	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF your child has any ONE of the following: Your child looks or acts very sick. Eyelid is very red or very swollen. Constant tearing or blinking. Blurred vision. Eye pain that is more than mild. Cloudy spot on the cornea (clear part of the eye). Age under 12 weeks with fever above 100.4°F (38.0°C) rectally. Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby KidsCare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search to find an urgent care clinic near you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (during regular daytime office hours) IF: You think your child needs to be seen. Only 1 eye is red and present over 24 hours.
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns. Age under 1 month old (newborn). Redness lasts over 7 days.
	Provide Care at Home to children for: Red eye as part of a cold and you don't think your child needs to be seen. Red eye caused by mild irritant (e.g., soap, sunscreen, food) and you don't think your child needs to be seen.