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Hi i have an ear infection and my partner accidentlly put my eye drops in my ear instead of my ear drops is that going to harm my ear?
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Perfectly OK!: In fact, many ENT doctors prefer eye drops, because they are better ph balanced. No problem at all, but, not ok to use ear drops for eyes!
Answered 6/10/2014
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Eye drops in the ear: Thankfully your partner didn't put your ear drops in your eye. It is highly unlikely that you will have any adverse affects from eye drops in your ear. Relax.
Answered 2/10/2015
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Not likely: It is unlikely to cause you any difficulty.
Answered 8/5/2015
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