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After being on ciprofloxocin for pink eye for 5 days. i still have slight matted eyes, but extremely itchy. what should i do?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Allergic: You most likely have allergic eyes and an antihistamine drop for your eyes will likely work better. If your lids are itchy and inflamed, the problem may be from a contact allergy or rosacea which will require an exam by your doctor.

Dr Cremers and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/7/2017

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A member asked:

After being on ciprofloxocin for pink eye for 5 days. i still have slight matted eyes, but extremely itchy. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Cremers and 2 doctors agreed

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