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Suggest A Substitute Of Cornigel Eye Ointment
Hi, My son is 8 years old and he is suffering from corneal erosions(dry eye). he is at present using systane ultra eye drops during day and cornigel eye ointment. My question is- can you please suggest any substitute for cornigel as it is not available in market nowadays. Composition of cornigel( White soft paraffin - 57.3% w/w, White mineral oil - 42.5% w/w, Lanolin alcohols - 0.2% w/w thanks inder
Fri, 16 Feb 2018
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Corneal erosion is to be treated or it can develop in to corneal ulcer and dry eye. Use refresh eye tear drop you have reflected certain medicine which is not authenticated. Genteal lubricating gel are also available. If using prolonged contact lenses, then it should be stopped and start using spectacles. You will get relief from corneal erosion.
Hope this clarifies your concerns. Thank you for the query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash, Ophthalmologist
Corneal erosion is to be treated or it can develop in to corneal ulcer and dry eye. Use refresh eye tear drop you have reflected certain medicine which is not authenticated. Genteal lubricating gel are also available. If using prolonged contact lenses, then it should be stopped and start using spectacles. You will get relief from corneal erosion.
Hope this clarifies your concerns. Thank you for the query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash, Ophthalmologist
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