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What otc medications are good for eye infections?

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None will work: If it is truely infected with bacteria otc meds will not work. If it is viral it will clear up without meds although some eye drops may have a comfort effect.

Dr Sparacino and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/30/2015

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