Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Tobramycin Or Atropine Sulfate Be Used For The Treatment Of An Eye Infection?

I am a patient that had a successful surgery for a detached retina (rt eye) in 10/23/17. I ve had ongoing eye appointments since then, with successive eye drop (Keterolac, Brimonidine & Prednisolone) therapy. This weekend, I developed an infection in rt eye with large amount of pus in corner of rt eye. I have been taking benadryl (25 mg x 3), using ice without any result. As you can see, I m trying to avoid the ER or Ophthalamic appt. Can I try Tobramycin or Atropine Sulfate on this infected eye?
posted on Fri, 18 May 2018
Twitter Sat, 21 Jul 2018 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 24 Jul 2018 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Ophthalmologist,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

An infection after retinal detachment surgery needs to be urgently reviewed by the surgeon . Tobramycin is an antibiotic but it only covers one group of bacteria you should add Moxifloxacin to it to cover the other group.atropine is a dilator so that is not advised. but i would advise you to show the doctor once.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Tobramycin Or Atropine Sulfate Be Used For The Treatment Of An Eye Infection?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. An infection after retinal detachment surgery needs to be urgently reviewed by the surgeon . Tobramycin is an antibiotic but it only covers one group of bacteria you should add Moxifloxacin to it to cover the other group.atropine is a dilator so that is not advised. but i would advise you to show the doctor once. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.