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Over The Course Of Last Month I've Had A Few
Question: Over the course of last month I've had a few cases of pink eye along with a terrible flu and war infection that lasted weeks. I was prescribed antibiotic eye drops and used them for the prescribed time but more than a week later, the corners of my eyes are still bloodshot and producing hard mucus in the corners every morning, although they eyes have improved overall. What's going on?
Brief Answer:
Probably a resistant bacterial conjunctivitis, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I also reviewed the attachment.
Your symptoms seem to be related to a resistant bacterial infection. The hard mucus in the corners is a typical symptom of this infection.
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Use a different prescription based eye drops. I generally recommend Tobradex in daily practice. Tobradex is a combination antibiotic and steroid used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.
The usual dose is 1 or 2 drops in the eyes every 4 to 6 hours for the next few days and observe the progress.
-I suggest you wash frequently the area of the eyes.
-Applying a warm compress that has been soaked in water, to the eye
-Avoiding touching your eyes with your hands, use separate tissue/handkerchief for this
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Probably a resistant bacterial conjunctivitis, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I also reviewed the attachment.
Your symptoms seem to be related to a resistant bacterial infection. The hard mucus in the corners is a typical symptom of this infection.
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Use a different prescription based eye drops. I generally recommend Tobradex in daily practice. Tobradex is a combination antibiotic and steroid used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.
The usual dose is 1 or 2 drops in the eyes every 4 to 6 hours for the next few days and observe the progress.
-I suggest you wash frequently the area of the eyes.
-Applying a warm compress that has been soaked in water, to the eye
-Avoiding touching your eyes with your hands, use separate tissue/handkerchief for this
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Tobradex is a prescription based medication, a consult with your doctor is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Tobradex eyedrops is a prescription based medication.
I wish I could help you with that but unfortunately, the prescription is beyond the scope of the online forum.
You should consult your doctor/any local physician for the prescription.
Hope I helped you.
Wish you all the best.
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Tobradex is a prescription based medication, a consult with your doctor is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Tobradex eyedrops is a prescription based medication.
I wish I could help you with that but unfortunately, the prescription is beyond the scope of the online forum.
You should consult your doctor/any local physician for the prescription.
Hope I helped you.
Wish you all the best.
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you, this is helpful. Is there a way to receive this prescription for Tobradex without seeing a physician in person?
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