How long should I use eye ointment?

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Asked for Female, 29 Years

I had lasik one and half month back. I have been facing dry eyes issues. My eyes are red, itchy and dry. I have dry eyes issues. Doctor asked me to take Moxifloxacin antibiotic ointment for a month once at night. Isn't a month a long time for Antibiotics. Please suggest

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Dr. Ashish Amar

Ophthalmologist 21 yrs exp Faridabad

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Yah u can just use good lubricating drops now like SYSTANE ULTRA

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Dr. Pavitra

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 7 yrs exp Chennai

You can use as it's only one time dosage and use any long acting lubricant for the dry eyes.

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar

Pulmonologist 46 yrs exp Hyderabad

Pl consult

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Dr. Saba Kausar

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 12 yrs exp Bangalore

Please consult operating surgeon

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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 7 yrs exp Sangli

Please consult for detail evaluation

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Dr. Ravi Chandna

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 9 yrs exp Bhopal

Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns

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