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Can one use terramycin ophthamlic ointment for swollen infected eye?
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Usually yes: This is commonly used for eyelid infection. You may have to change antibiotics ff it does not clear up.
Answered 2/1/2017
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Swollen eyes: If the cause is bacterial and it is susceptible then it could be appropriate. Otherwise you can make a bad problem worse that can lead to scarring and blindness. Most" pink eye " is not bacterial. This should be seen and evaluated within a day if possible by an ophthalmologist if possible.Otherwise a physician should be seen an as emergency.
Answered 11/28/2017
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