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Ofloxacin and Dexamethasone eye ear drop

2024-08-16 08:05:37
Hi Doctor My name is Avani From Pune.. I have been diagnosed with Glaucoma (POAG) from the left eye Due to taking eye drops my eyes become red..Once I took ofdex eye drop..It did cleared redness of my eyes want to Is using ofloxacin and Dexamethasone eye drop can harmful for glaucoma...If I use regular it..
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Hello Long term use of glaucoma medications causes ocular surface disease.Using steroids will solve the issue.But longterm usuage leads to side effects with steroids.Hence not advisable to use longterm. For furthur details please consult online

Answered2024-08-25 11:44:17

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Shouldn't be used unless advised by your ophthalmologist after detailed examination in hospital setting....

Answered2024-08-23 19:04:00

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Yes. It can increase eye pressure.  please stop using it immediately

Answered2024-08-16 16:13:59

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Don't use it without consultation of ophthalmologist

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Yes very harmful please don’t use

Answered2024-08-16 08:16:15

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Yes please. Please consult immediately ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.

Answered2024-08-20 04:37:56

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Yes , better to avoid

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As it can increase the intraocular pressure so please avoid it

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Very harmful for glaucoma

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Yes Dexamethasone is not recommended in patients with glaucoma. Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns

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