[DOC] [TLE] Ophthalmia Neonatorum; neonatal conjunctivitis Information. | Patient [PAR] Synonym: conjunctivitis of the newborn, neonatal conjunctivitis ... Chlamydial 
infection - 5-14 days after birth (some report up to 28 days after birth): ... treatment 
have long been recognised as the key to preventing consequent blindness. ... 
Additionally, these infants can be treated with bacitracin eye ointment 2- to 4-
hourly... [DOC] [TLE] Preventing ophthalmia neonatorum [PAR] Ocular prophylaxis is not effective in preventing chlamydial conjunctivitis. 
Applying medication to the eyes of newborns may result in mild eye irritation and 
has been .... that this change did not increase the rate of blindness due to 
gonococcal ophthalmia. .... Silver nitrate ophthalmic solution and chemical 
conjunctivities. [DOC] [TLE] Conjunctivitis | Pink Eye | Newborns | CDC [PAR] Jun 30, 2016 ... Neonatal conjunctivitis (pink eye) is a red eye(s) in a newborn caused by ... 
Symptoms and Causes of Conjunctivitis in Newborns; Prevention and Treatment 
... Symptoms of chemical conjunctivitis usually include mildly red eye(s) and 
some ... Antibiotic drops or ointments for the eye are usually given to treat... [DOC] [TLE] 10 Decisions for Parents of Newborns - Keeper of the Home [PAR] Stem cells in umbilical cord blood carry the potential to treat several forms of ... or 
tetracycline (both antibiotics), or the older silver nitrate solution. Why might you 
want this? The intention of the eye ointment is to prevent newborn blindness from 
... During some types of tests babies may be given a mild sedative to which you... [DOC] [TLE] Argyrol - Wikipedia [PAR] Argyrol is the trade name for an antiseptic consisting of compounded solutions at 
varying strengths of mild silver protein. Argyrol is synonymous with the chemical 
mild silver protein. ... value to resolve gonorrhea infections and to prevent 
gonorrheal blindness and other pathogenic infections to the eyes of newborn 
infants. [DOC] [TLE] Is Erythromycin Eye Ointment Always Necessary for Newborns ... [PAR] The use of erythromycin eye ointment in newborns has its roots in the late 1800s. 
... to treat an infant who contracts ONthus making blindness highly unlikely. ... it 
is highly irritating to the eye and can cause severe pain, chemical pink eye, ... 
What is the evidence for erythromycin prophylaxis to prevent newborn pink eye? [DOC] [TLE] Chemical Eye Burns Treatment: First Aid Information for Chemical ... [PAR] Dec 3, 2015 ... Chemical exposure to any part of the eye or eyelid may result in a ... Avoid 
spraying a high-pressure water stream into the eye or eyes. ... the eye with saline 
solution, checking periodically until pH is normal. ... Prevent Blindness America: "
First Aid for Eye Emergencies." .... How to Treat Your Child's Fever. [DOC] [TLE] Common Eye Conditions and Causes of Blindness in the United ... [PAR] A longer list is treated in our free publication Blindness and Disorders of the ... 
development of cataracts, and chemical burns and heredity may cause them. ... 
although complications may prevent successful treatment in some cases. ..... It is 
caused by the entrance of bacteria from the mother's birth canal into the baby's 
eyes. [DOC] [TLE] conjunctivitis facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles ... [PAR] Symptoms may include mild to severe discomfort in one or both eyes; redness; ... 
Viral conjunctivitis may cause blindness and should be referred to an 
ophthalmologist. ... in order to prevent the eye discharge from contaminating the 
antibiotic solution. ... Conjunctivitis caused by bacteria or a virus, if treated 
properly, usually... [DOC] [TLE] Chemical Eye Burns - What you need to know - Drugs.com [PAR] Find out how to treat a chemical eye burn including: which chemicals can cause 
an eye burn, signs and ... Mild chemical eye burns that are treated quickly often 
heal within a few days. ... Antibiotic medicine: This helps prevent infection caused 
by bacteria. ... Your eyesight may become worse, or you may become blind. [DOC] [TLE] Neonatal Conjunctivitis: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology [PAR] Jan 11, 2016 ... Chemical conjunctivitis is becoming less common owing to the use of 
erythromycin ... in place of silver nitrate solution for the prophylaxis of infectious 
conjunctivitis. ... Severe purulent discharge and eyelid

Question: Some newborns' eyes are treated with a mild solution of this chemical to prevent blindness
Answer: silver nitrate