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My sister have just recently been given ear drops (infection) in place of lubricant eye drops. She just washed away with water. Can she take her dry eye relief medication now immediately?
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Wash your Adequately with water Start using lubricants 2 hourly once for 2 days and continue with your regular dosage later
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in case of redness or any other symptoms develop visit nearby eye clinic at earliest
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