Some newborn babies have too many tears and too much mucus coming from their eyes. This is called overflow tearing. It is caused when the tiny tube that is supposed to carry tears from the eye to the nose is blocked and not draining properly.

An ophthalmologist may recommend you massage the baby’s tear sac to help open the blocked tear duct. If this does not work, surgery may be needed. The ophthalmologist will use a slender probe to open the duct.

If you have any questions about your child’s eyes or vision, speak with an ophthalmologist. They are committed to protecting your child’s sight.