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How Can Infection In The Eyelids Be Treated?

last year I broke my shoulder and had reconstruction surgery. five weeks out an infectiob propione bacterium found its way into my surgical site. Now I have the same infection in bothupper and lower eyelids of both eyes. What is the treatment for this?
Wed, 20 Dec 2017
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swab for culture and sensitivity may be taken and most effective antibiotic recomanded in culture report may be taken it can be contagious infection of eye lid. same antibiotic ointment may be applied. may consult eye doctor for proper medication. maintain hygiene and sanitation
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How Can Infection In The Eyelids Be Treated?

swab for culture and sensitivity may be taken and most effective antibiotic recomanded in culture report may be taken it can be contagious infection of eye lid. same antibiotic ointment may be applied. may consult eye doctor for proper medication. maintain hygiene and sanitation