A member asked:

After using erythromycin op for my pink eye it has gotten redder than before is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Not usually: You might becoming sensitive to the ointment, particularly if you've used it for longer than 2 weeks. Although redness is common with conjunctivitis, it usually resolves after 2-3 weeks. Most are viral. If your other symptoms of the pink eye are resolved (discharge, mattering, discomfort, eyelid redness) you're ok to discontinue the erythromycin ointment. Trial preservative free artificial tears.

Answered 10/24/2015

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