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Does Tobramycin/Dexamethasone Drops Help To Treat Bacterial Eye Infection In A Child?
my 2 1/2 year old has what appears to be a bacterial eye infection her eyes are not red or swollen. when she wakes up they are caked with dry purulent matter. she doesn t have it during the day just when she wakes up. they run during day. I have an unopened prescription for tobramycin/dexamethasone drops, can I use them on her?
Wed, 15 May 2019
Hi,
By what you say I feel that she is going through simple viral conjunctivitis.
This does not require antibiotic or steroid eye drops which you have quoted.
I suggest you clean the eyes regularly with clean room temperature water 4 to 6 times per day and they should settle the issue.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
By what you say I feel that she is going through simple viral conjunctivitis.
This does not require antibiotic or steroid eye drops which you have quoted.
I suggest you clean the eyes regularly with clean room temperature water 4 to 6 times per day and they should settle the issue.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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