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Eye infection
Am suffering from eye infection where there is severe itching, pain and discharges
..doctor has diagnosed it to be viral conjunctivitis...the medicines prescribed are tropicacyl plus and predmet...need your suggestions..
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I think you we should stain the eye with fluorescein and look for any active lesions ,in case stain is positive ,you may need to stop predmet .May be your doctor would have checked it ,but please reassure .in case it is positive antiviral drugs need to be added
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The 3 symptoms you mention do indicate an infective component, it definitely needs evaluation, you can apply the following meds n use wipes as contagious and come for review
Next Steps
An antibiotic NSAID drops like apdrop KT can be applied thrice a day , along with cold compress
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Do not share towel or pillow , use hand sanitizer
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