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I have been using tobradex for two weeks. after i stopped, my eye has turned red again. i was diagnosed with shingles on june 10th as well. thank you?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Details!!!!: Shingles June 10? Where? Treated? Now Aug 1, should be gone now. Why Tobradex in eye? Ophthalmologist? It is a cortisone steroid + aminoglycocide antibiotic. You do not want to continue steroid in eye. An ophthalmologist will help you.

Answered 8/2/2017

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A member asked:

I have been using tobradex for two weeks. after i stopped, my eye has turned red again. i was diagnosed with shingles on june 10th as well. thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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