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Preseptal Cellulitis-antibiotics

2018-06-22 19:15:50
I was diagnosed with preseptal cellulitis of my eye and was put on a 7 day course of clindamycin. I’m on day 6 and my eye is definitely feeling and looking better, but it is still a bit swollen. Should I get another course of antibiotics? I don’t have insurance and so I don’t want to go to the doctor again unless it’s absolutely necessary.
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Hello If it is improving then it means antibiotic is working You can wait for a week for complete recovery Having said that it is provisional diagnosis Kindly share photos of your eyes so that I may guide you better

Answered2018-06-23 03:09:28

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