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I put topical bacitracin in my eye due to conjunctivitis, cant get to docs until tomorrow. the eye feels great, might this treat the infection?
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Possibly: If the topical bacitracin that you put in the eye is meant for the eye, then yes it can possibly treat a mild bacterial conjunctivitis. If the medication is not meant for the eye, I would hold off putting any more in. There are components of non-ophthalmic medications that can irritate the eye and cause more harm than good. I would follow up with doctor tomorrow.
Answered 5/7/2015
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