Question 1

does cephalexin help with an eye infection?

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Not usually: It can be very helpful if the skin is involved around your eye (cellulitis), but the oral medication is not much use in most cases of pink eye or eye infections.

Question 2

will cephalexin help cure an eye infection?

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Possibly: Typically antibiotic eye drops would be preferred as you can get a higher concentration of the drug directly at the site of infection, instead of the whole body when using oral antibiotics.

Question 3

can i substitute cipro (ciprofloxacin) for keflex to treat an eye infection related to a stye?

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Speak to your doctor: Keflex is an older antibiotic but is extremely effective (and liekly moreso than cipro) against the bacteria that tend to be involved in eyelid infections.  It is advisable to stick with the medication that your doctor prescribes, rather than trying to save money by using a medication that you have left over from a previous infection.

Question 4

can an eye infection resolve on its own?

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Eye infection: Nothing is impossible, but usually a bacterial infection will require treatment.

Question 5

can i exercise while i have an eye infection?

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What type of workout: Most eye infections are limited to the outside of the eye and in almost all cases, as long as you are being treated you can exercise.  More importantly than whether you can exercise is the type and location of exercise.  It is not a good idea to swim or share gym equipment if you have an infection, since you can transfer it to others.  You should ask your eye doctor about your specific infection.

Question 6

could someone catch an eye infection from a cat?

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Yes: Although infections from other non-primate animals are not common, they can occur.  It is, however, much easier to catch an infection from other people.

Question 7

what are the signs when you get an eye infection?

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Discharge & reddness: Symptoms of an eye infection include a discharge from the infected eye (clear or cloudy), reddness, irritation, lid swelling, and/or pain. Some eye infections, if not diagnosed properly, can lead to significant eye problems, including blindness. You should consult your doctor if you notice these symptoms.

Question 8

how clear an eye infection from contacts naturally?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Eye infections from contact use can be very dangerous.  Please see an eye doctor.

Question 9

woud you please discuss the conditions that need to exist for an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Eye infections have many causes and different treatments.  To prevent eye infections, do not touch your eye, use safety glass protection and wear contact lenses as directed by your ophthalmologist.  Good luck...

Question 10

should it be okay to wear contacts after an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Only after your eye doctor says its ok.. You can cause serious damage to your cornea wearing contacts with an eye infection.  Good luck...

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