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Can chloramphenicol cause pink eye and will it be permanent?
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Yes: Chloramphenicol can cause ocular surface irritation in some patients. If you develop this issue, the med can be discontinued and another med can be utilized. The redness should resolve once the med is discontinued.
Answered 6/24/2014
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