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Redness & swelling in eye

2016-03-23 19:23:02
Hi, i am having redness and swelling in my right eye. i have consulted a general physician two days back and he adviced gatiquin p and ocurest AH after diagnosing it as Viral infection. there is not much relief and the irritation in eye is consistent. please advice. regards ravi
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Hello Viral conjunctivitis takess 10-14 days to resolve..so continue medicines n wait

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If don't get relief within 5 days , consult opthalmologist immediately as steroids drop in viral Conjunctivitis without supervision is dangerous course.

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