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A member asked:
Hi doctor, i have blepharitis. i continue lid scrubs, as well as warm compresses every day. can i use an antibiotic ointment to help the condition?
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Yes.: Yes. Antibiotic ointment at night, frequent artificial tears during the day, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements can be helpful.
Answered 11/30/2016
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