A red flag flying on the lifeguard stand or station indicates that the beach is closed to the public. Reasons for closure include strong rip currents, unsafe surf conditions, hurricanes or other life-threatening hazards in the immediate area.
Newborn eye prophylaxis. Newborn eye prophylaxis refers to the practice of eye drops or ointment containing an antibiotic medication being placed in a newbornâs eyes after birth. This is required by law to protect the baby from an unknown Gonorrhea or Chlamydia infection in the motherâs body.
Dr. Goei explains that a newborn infant usually sees very high-contrast shapes and movement and color such as black, white, and red, she says. When the majority of babies are born, their eyes move in different directions, Dr. Goei says. By 3 to 6 months of age, babies are using their eyes together very nicely. If the eyes seem to cross all the time, that's not normal. It should be very apparent that the child can use both eyes simultaneously..