Brief Answer:
Swabbing the eyes should help
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. The reason for the mentioned problem is an eye infection which is often seen in newborn babies. I would insist you to swab the eyes with cottoned wettened in lukewarm water, from the inner angle of the eye moving from inside to the outer angle. Use separate swab for each eye. Do this a few times a day based on requirement. Usually that suffices. If it does not, antibiotic drops like Ciprofloxacin would be needed.
I would insist you to upload an image of the red patches. I would guide you accordingly.
Let me know if I could help further.
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