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What Causes Eye Infection Following The Use Of Contact Lenses?
Question: Is there an approprate over the counter eye medication for an eye nfecttion associated with contact lens use, The eye is red (like pink-eye) with a slight scratchy sensation and very slight ocular pressure. I'm traveling and not where I can reach my ophthalmologist . Under the circumstances I am trying too determine iff there is an over-the-counter antibiotic available?
Brief Answer:
You need to use antibiotic eye drops.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic
I am Dr Dadapeer k an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.
I reviewed your history.
It seems from the history that you are having redness of the eye following use of contact lenses.
This seems like infection and you need to use antibiotic eye drops. I prefer to use broad spectrum antibiotic eye drops like Moxifloxacin eye drops 4-6 times per day.
The condition usually resolves over 4-7 days.
Since the infection is associated with the use of contact lenses we need to rule out contact lens associated infection involving the cornea. Hence if the symptoms does not resolve or if you have symptoms of severe pain with diminution of vision I advice you to consult your eye doctor.
Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.
Thank you
With regards
You need to use antibiotic eye drops.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic
I am Dr Dadapeer k an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.
I reviewed your history.
It seems from the history that you are having redness of the eye following use of contact lenses.
This seems like infection and you need to use antibiotic eye drops. I prefer to use broad spectrum antibiotic eye drops like Moxifloxacin eye drops 4-6 times per day.
The condition usually resolves over 4-7 days.
Since the infection is associated with the use of contact lenses we need to rule out contact lens associated infection involving the cornea. Hence if the symptoms does not resolve or if you have symptoms of severe pain with diminution of vision I advice you to consult your eye doctor.
Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.
Thank you
With regards
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