HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Not 100 percent sure if i have pink eye should i use the polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) eye drops or could it damage my eye?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Possibly: If your eye gets red but 1)the vision is ok and 2)there is no pain or pus, then you can try the polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) which is a good antibiotic. If the problem persists (take out your contacts if you are wearing them), then see your ophthalmologist.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/20/2016

5.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Does it mean my eye is infected if i put polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) drops in my eye and it stings and turns red?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My eye is red, irritated,tearing, blurry, sore. I believe i scratched it. I bought Polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) Antibiotic drops. Will that hurt or help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Minor impetigo by lips, treating with polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin). Now a bit in outside corner of eye, how to treat? Out of my home country &prefer no prescription. :)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My left eye started twitching off and on three daysago. Have tried tears have tried polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) eye ointment. Bottom iinside lid bit red.Stress?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have a cholestral bump for years now the size of a pea in the corner of eye near nose. Yesterday the whole thing got swollen i cannot go to the doctor I am using hot compresses and polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin).

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Are there any consequences of mixing polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) pink eye drops with visene red eye drops?
Sticking/scratching eye irritation in top corner of eyeball/eyelid for 6 days now. Used polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) pink eye drops for 3 days now, feels a bit better?
Is polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) Antibiotic drops for external eye/ear infections, such as Pink Eye ok to take at 38 weeks pregnant?
Can you put polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) drops in your eye while wearing contacts?
Why does my conjonctivitis seems to get worse (itching, pain) when i put polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) eye drops?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.