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I accidently put 2 drops of maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) eye drops into the wrong eye, which is healthy. the eye hurts now. did i possibly damage my vision? thanks,

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Dr. Solomon Gelbart answered

No: Maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) will not hurt your normal eye unless you are allergic to it. Even so, it will not affect your vision with short term use.

Answered 6/12/2016

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A member asked:

I accidently put 2 drops of maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) eye drops into the wrong eye, which is healthy. the eye hurts now. did i possibly damage my vision? thanks,

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Solomon Gelbart answered

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