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Eye drops and ointment

2021-07-23 05:09:53
Yesterday I consulted a doctor for eye problem in left eye. He suggested eye drops and ointment. I forgot to ask whether the drops and ointment should be applied in both the eyes or only in infected eye?? Can anyone answer this question pls.
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It should be in affected eye. But depends if you have problem in right eye then treatment for other eye would also be given

Answered2021-07-23 05:23:38

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