A 40-year-old member asked:
What to do if i put 5 eye drops of tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) in my left eye?
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Dr. William Cappaertanswered
Ophthalmology 61 years experience
Should be OK: No harm should occur if more than one drop is put in the eye one time. Repeated oversue of the drops can raise the eye pressure so limit it to one drop at a time.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What to do if i unintentionally put 5 eye drops of tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) in my left eye?
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Dr. Jennifer Leeanswered
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Check: Your pressure can go up with steroids. I would see your ophthalmologist.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Eye got scratched should I put tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) in it?
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Dr. Young Choianswered
Ophthalmology 22 years experience
Eye scratch: I recommend seeing either an ophthalmologist (a medical doctor specializing in medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases) or an optometrist (an eye doctor) regarding your scratch. Tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) is an antibiotic/steroid combination -- a professional should evaluate your "scratch" prior to prescribing the correct medication. Improper use of antibiotics and/or steriods could worsen symptoms.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What to do if I put 5 eye drops of tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) in my left eye by accident?
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Dr. Tim Conradanswered
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
No problem: This will not injury your eye.
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Last updated May 21, 2014
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