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Recently had an eye infection and had to use and antibiotic/steroid ointment. my eye is no longer red with no discharge is the infection gone?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Most likely: I presume the drops were prescribed by an doctor. If up was recommended, it will be good idea to get rechecked

Dr Rhoades agreed

Answered 9/15/2015

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A member asked:

Recently had an eye infection and had to use and antibiotic/steroid ointment. my eye is no longer red with no discharge is the infection gone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Rhoades agreed

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