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For 5 months i have red eyes due to some kind of blepharitis.i've used anything.only tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) helped me.but when i quit it the problem is comin back.

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

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Answered 10/3/2013

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