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Viral conjunctivitis

2025-03-26 11:08:23
Hi I am suffering from viral conjunctivitis from 4 days. My doctor said it has some amount of bacterial traces as well. He suggested chloramphenicol, polymyxin b sulphate dexamethasone sodium phosphate eye ointment with eye drops and tablets. Is the ointment fine to use?
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Pl consult. Review is important.

Answered2025-04-03 14:48:40

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Continue medication as advised. Consult ophthalmologist in 5 days

Answered2025-03-29 10:51:48

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Use the topical drops as prescribed.ointment at night time.but review the consultant again in 4 days to see the intraocular pressure . Assuming the pressures were checked and were normal on the first day.

Answered2025-03-29 02:34:56

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