Red eye with rheum discharge

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I rubbed my eye while asleep last night and by morning I had a red eye with rheum discharge. I have taken Ciprofloxacin drops but still have minor irritation. Request you to suggest if I should continue the drops. Attached image was taken immediately after waking up.

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Dr. A K Goel Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 42 yrs exp Moradabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. A K Goel

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 42 yrs exp Moradabad

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Yes it's acute mucopurulent conjunctivitis. Please do cold compresses and put antibiotics eye drops 2hrly e.g. moxifloxacin and put antibiotics eye ointment e.g. ocupol at bed time.

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take care not to spread it to others.keep your hanky,pillow and towels etc separate.wash your hands whenever you touch your eyes. Also wash your eyes with freshwater frequently.use gaugle.

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