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Today is my last day using my antibiotic eye drops for my pink eye, but my eye is still swollen and pinkish... what can i do? i been using a prescribe antibiotic eye drop. and i been taking antibiotics orally. i tried using a hot compress to reduce swelli
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Sometimes : Sometimes the drop itself can cause some irritation. Finish up and give it a day or two and if still an issue go see your eye doctor once again.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Cold : Cold compresses are a better choice at this point. Sometimes after pink eye, the eyes can remain irritated and red for a few weeks! you can use over the counter artificial tear drops, and you may want to consider a return visit to your eye doctor. Often a short course of steroid or non-steroid anti-inflammatory eye drops will help at this stage. Of course, if there is still a lot of discharge, pain or any decreased vision, then your matter is more urgent. These may signal worse problems and you should see your eye doctor.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Hot : Hot compress will worsen the swelling. You should use cold compress at this time.
Answered 10/4/2016
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