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Eye flushed at hospital yesterday cause may have had dog faeces in, on antibacterial ointment. my eye is still sore, could it be reaction to ointment?

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Dr. Edward Burney answered

Sore eyes: Could be! or might be due to eyes being washed out. Contact eye doc, may need a steroid or nonsteroidal antiinflammatory for a few days to get relief.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 12/22/2014

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A member asked:

Eye flushed at hospital yesterday cause may have had dog faeces in, on antibacterial ointment. my eye is still sore, could it be reaction to ointment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Burney answered

Dr Iwata agreed

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