Hi, my 9 year old frequently has puffy under both his eyes. This keeps coming back after a few days of dispearing. I took him to see an eye doctor. Not a problem there. He is a year around swimmer. I am wondering if this has to do with the pool water. I am thinking about taking him to see a specialist. What specialist should I take him to
Hi there among. You seem a concerned mum & empathize with your sentiments. To begin with, an ophthalmologist is not the right person for puffiness under the eyes. In the age group your son is in, yes an allergologist or dermatologist is the best person to go visit depending on which part of the world you are based in as these specialities may be merged or exist individually. Might I suggest a net search for doctors in your specific area...google throws up some amazing results! If after the consult, you get an all-clear reads pool water or other allergens, then you may want to consider if the child is getting enough sleep or needs to see a child counselor or child psychologist.you would be surprised how often this will help. If it persists, then a cosmetologist will be the person to visit if only the cosmetic angle is left with