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A female asked:
Can i use bacitracin zinc ointment on a stye on my eye? it is on my eyelid, i have some people saying i can and some saying not to use it.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Lisa Abramsanswered
Pediatric Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Not advised : Only ophthalmic bacitracin is ph balanced for the eye. Using topical antibiotic created for the skin near your eye could cause significant stinging and even a corneal abrasion if it were to get into the eye.
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Last updated Jul 19, 2019
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