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Which is a stronger antibiotic eye drop? tobramycin eye drops or cypro (ciprofloxacin) eye drops?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Depends on the infec: Either one depends on what the infection is and what anabiotic it is sensitive to.

Answered 8/7/2017

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