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Eye infection
Am suffering from eye infection where there is severe itching, pain and discharges
..doctor has diagnosed it to be viral conjunctivitis...the medicines prescribed are tropicacyl plus and predmet...need your suggestions..
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It seems to be allergic conjunctivitis with secondary infection.
Since you have already consulted .
So please continue with the treatment prescribed. And if don't get relief then initiate an online consultation.
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I think you we should stain the eye with fluorescein and look for any active lesions ,in case stain is positive ,you may need to stop predmet .May be your doctor would have checked it ,but please reassure .in case it is positive antiviral drugs need to be added
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Kindly take online consultation.
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The 3 symptoms you mention do indicate an infective component, it definitely needs evaluation, you can apply the following meds n use wipes as contagious and come for review
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An antibiotic NSAID drops like apdrop KT can be applied thrice a day , along with cold compress
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Do not share towel or pillow , use hand sanitizer
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Dr. Sumantra Jyoti
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Panchkula
Looks infective for sure.
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take online consultation. we'll able to help you better.
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