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A member asked:

I used polysporin eye drops and my eyes seem to hurt and get redder, do i even have an eye infection? my symptoms today were some white discharge

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Dr. John Jarstad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Could be allergic: You could have an allergy to either the antibiotic polysporin or the preservative. I would suggest stopping the medicine, using a drop of artificial tear (Systane Balance, HypoTears, Tears Naturale or generic) 4 times a day for 3 days and if no better see an eye care specialist

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/4/2017

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