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How can i get my ophthalmologist to prescribe me an oral antibiotic for my blurry vision do to blepharitis ? i can't take it anymore nothing works

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Not likely infected: Your ophthalmologist has determined that your blepharitis is non-infectious. Most blepharitis does not blur the vision. It does sound like you might have some confidence problems with your eye doctor and perhaps a second opinion would be helpful.

Dr Butler agreed

Answered 12/22/2015

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A member asked:

How can i get my ophthalmologist to prescribe me an oral antibiotic for my blurry vision do to blepharitis ? i can't take it anymore nothing works

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Dr Butler agreed

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