Macon, GA
A 43-year-old female asked:
8yo on gentamicin 5 days-eyes cleared up-off two days-infection came back-started gentamicin again-eyes becameveryred andhurt. should i stop treatment?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Conjunctivitis: If your eyes hurt and and the conjunctiv are red, consult an ophthamologist. You may have a viral conjunctivitis that may need other treatment.
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Dr. Keith Ramseyanswered
Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine 38 years experience
Yes: See the doctor for a different treatment. Gentamicin can sometimes make eye irritation worse instead of better.
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Last updated Sep 25, 2013
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