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What Causes Persistent Redness In The Eyes?

Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2016

Question: It is Labor Day Weekend. I have had Pink eye for ten days. Went to aftercare clinic 10 days ago and was prescribed eye drops (antibiotic type). I used them for 7 days and the eye improved. Today I woke up and my eyes are very red again especially under the lids, the eyes feel scratchy and had a slight dry discharge in the corners which I removed. I have problems with dry eyes and use daily eye drops. I have on hand the following medication:ciprofloxacin 0.3,Gentamicin 0.3 and Doxcycline Hyclate 100mg cap. Please email me on what to use

Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
HELLO. The Gentamicin would be most appropriate

Detailed Answer: XXXXXXX I would have you use the gentamicin drops in both eyes three times a day. For me, that's the most effective antibiotic eye drop for conjuctivitis. But if you've used it and still have the problem, then I suggest the Ciprofloxin drops

Please let me know if you need any more information.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Ralph Chambers (1 hour later)

When should I use the antibiotic?

Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not for one more day

Detailed Answer:
If this clears up in one day's time, no need for the antibiotic. But if there's still a problem beyond tomorrow, then you need to use it.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee