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Will maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) eye drops and doxycycline pills help for my dad's stye. the infection spread to his lower eyelid and his face is swollen. ?
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Take dad to dr: The infection is spreading and his face is swelling. These symptoms suggest a more serious condition than a simple stye. Infections like Erysipelas or periorbital cellulitis Herpes involving the eye require in person evaluation for the right treatment.
Answered 3/12/2019
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