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Can i use gentamicin sulphate for a stye in my eye?
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Yes: But it is unlikely to have any beneficial effect. Use a warm soak, three to four times per day. If the stye fails to resolve in a week, see an ophthalmologist for incision and drainage.
Answered 10/10/2013
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