Question 1

eye infection-how can i treat this?

Accepted Answer

See your Doctor: You need evaluation to see if it is viral or bacterial infection or allergic conjunctivitis.The treatment depends on the cause
bacterial conjunctivitis can be treated with prescription antibiotic drops, viral is treated differently
see your doctor or opthalmologist.

Question 2

how to treat eye infection, no improvement in 4 days?

Accepted Answer

See eye doctor Immediately!: If eye infections have not cleared up in four days, it means you need emergency eye care and treatment, as eye infections can go bad very quickly with out proper intervention. So don't delay!

Question 3

good day. my 5 week old baby has an eye infection. how can i treat it?

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Have her seen: Some of these are just debris in the tear duct that can be wiped away. Artificial tears, eye drops can act as an eye wash. However, if the lids are red and swollen an evaluation for prescription meds is worthwhile. If you call in they can decide if you need to come in.

Question 4

what can i do to treat a minor eye infection?

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Wait it out: Most conjuctivitus will run there coarse without treatment. If it persists more than a week i would see an ophthalmologist.

Question 5

how can i treat eye infections?

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DON"T: You need to see an ophthalmologist. Some eye infections can cause irreversible blindness if left untreated or even be an indication of more serious problems not only in the eyes but in the body.

Question 6

how to treat a dry eye infection?

Accepted Answer

Few tips: Alcohol in nail polish can dry out eyes if you blow on your nails while wet.  Acne meds can irritate eyes and must be kept away from eyes.  If you have any redness or discharge,please see your eye doctor.  You may try artificial tears without a prescription at your pharmacy.  Good luck.

Question 7

does boric acid treat eye infections?

Accepted Answer

Classic treatment: Diluted boric acid is a classic treatment for eye infection.  It is an effective eye wash and sometimes aids in the natural resistance to an eye infection.  It is not an antibiotic and should not be used as a primary infection.  Since most infections (pink eye) are viral, boric acid will not affect that as well.

Question 8

how to treat my eye infection keeps coming back?

Accepted Answer

See ophthalmologist: You need an evaluation if you are having recurrent infections.  See an ophthalmologist for this.

Question 9

how to treat my eye infection & possible yeast on newborn?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If you are concerned that your baby has a yeast infection or an eye infection, you should see your doctor. They can more properly evaluate your baby and prescribe appropriate medications. Infections in this age can be serious, and so should be checked out by a professional.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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