I don't have any evidence, but the eyes have a direct link to the throat via the lacrimal ducts. If they are not blocking the lacrimal ducts during instillation of the eye drops, it is possible to have systemic effects. Usually systemic effects are seen with glaucoma meds, which can cause hypotensive events, but to a sensitive child, anything is possible.

It would be enlightening to find out what kind of medications the mother had during delivery, or the baby afterwards.

Best wishes,
Sam Doak


---- Denise Schuler <[log in to unmask]> wrote: 
> Dear Lactnetters,
> 
> I had a client call today saying she took her baby to a physician yesterday 
> who diagnosed thrush in her baby's mouth and told her it came from the the 
> baby's antibiotic eye drops she's been on for 4-5 days for "mattery" eyes. I 
> don't believe the drug is absorbed that much systemically to account for a 
> cause of thrush--was wondering if any of you have heard of this or seen any 
> evidence?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Denise A. Schuler RNC, CLC
> Powell Valley Healthcare
> Powell, Wyoming
> [log in to unmask]
> 

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