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I have been suffering from conjuctivitis for the last 10 days. ihave been using antibiotic drops and drops for inflammation.still i have watery eyes and blurred vision. could it beanything serious?

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Dr. Imtiaz Chaudhry answered

Specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Could be Viral : Conjunctivitis could be due to viral infection in which case antibiotics usually do not help and infact may cause even more uncomfortable eyes due to their potentials for allergy. Viral conjunctivitis may run its course and one can benifit from cold compresses and artificial tears. One should try to avoid rubbing the eyes. If symptoms persist, seeing an ophthalmologist is recommend.

Answered 11/30/2012

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Yes: The drops can be making it worse or be ineffective. Call your ophthalmologist urgently.

Answered 12/20/2012

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Conjunctivitis: Most cases of conjunctivitis take 1-2 weeks to resolve even with proper therapy. If symptoms persist longer, see your eye doctor.

Answered 12/20/2012

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Dr. Timothy Perozek answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

See eye doctor: See an eye doctor to verify the diagnosis. It may just be running its natural course or you may be having a complication from the drops. If the antiinflammatory drop is a steroid it can help you considerably but requires close monitoring.

Answered 12/20/2012

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