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Can i use TOBA F
If i am having allergic conjunctivitis with secondary infection can i use TOBA F? And can allergic conjunctivitis be gone without using steroid eye drop
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Frequent and continuous use of toba -f increase risk of glaucoma. Other drugs can be use for allergy. But in certain cases steroid is necessary. Your ophthalmologist should decide whether to start steroid and for how much duration and frequency taking in account risk of glaucoma. Do not self medicate don't take risk because each patient is different.
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Dr. Divya Kesarwani
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Lucknow
Allergic conjunctivitis has tendencies for recurrence.
To start with steroids like Toba F can be given to provide instant relief but under Intraocular pressure monitoring on subsequent visits.
To prevent recurrence E/d olopat BD shall be continued for 6 to 8 wks.
Frequent lubrication (preservative free) should be used .
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steroid tapering is needed as prolonged steroids usage may have risk of cataract and glaucoma.
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cold sponging relieves itching
if itching is intense ...systemic antihistamines may be given sos
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Dr. Karthik Ambur
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Nellore
You can use toba f.....but need to taper drops since it has steroid in it as component
Without steroids also u can reduce allergy
Need to do cold compression with chilled water and cloth twice a day
U can use alcarex 0.25 % eye drops once a day which is not steroid
Use glasses while travelling and going outside
Clean beddings and reduce laptop screen time
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