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How Can An Eye Infection Be Treated?
had a corneal abrasion last night. been treating with tobramycin - BUT seem now to have an infection with matter collecting in the lashes + a great deal of redness & some discomfort. What drops or ointment will treat an infection or do I need a culture to determine that? It is a holiday weekend so . . . .
Mon, 25 Mar 2019
Hi,
Corneal abrasion usually heals with 48 hours and infection can be controlled with antibiotic drops. However, matting of eye lashes and collection in eyes suggest conjunctival infection.
I suggest you to consult your ophthalmologist at the earliest. Conjunctivitis can be due to infection or may be due to allergy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
Corneal abrasion usually heals with 48 hours and infection can be controlled with antibiotic drops. However, matting of eye lashes and collection in eyes suggest conjunctival infection.
I suggest you to consult your ophthalmologist at the earliest. Conjunctivitis can be due to infection or may be due to allergy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
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