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Red ness in his right eye
My son is having redness in his right eye since 4 days
Dr. Adviced for Moxicip eye drops to try for 3 to 4 days.. 4 times a days
He doesn't have any pus.. itching.. pain
Using moxicip for last 3 days the redness remains same or slight ncrease.
Is the medication correct ?
What should I do since redness is not settling down ?
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Stop moxicip eye drops.
Contact your ophthalmologist
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Dr. Swarna T P
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Itching and redness in kids without pain or discharge is mostly due to allergy.
Please stop moxi eye drops.
Next Steps
If child is rubbing eyes more often, pls tell him to stop. DO NOT RUB eyes.
U can start with winolap eye drops -1 drop, 2 times a day for 1week atleast.
cold packs helps to reduce itching
if possible pls meet an Ophthalmologist near by.
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Don't rub eyes
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Dr. Mayank Jain
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Moxifloxacin is not recommended for children less than 8 years. Please stop it. It is an antibiotic. It needs further consult if antibiotic is required or not in your case. If needed other antibiotics may be switched to.
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Better consult a pediatric ophthalmologist
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Do not rub eyes.
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