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Which medicine should we use for bloodshot eye?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My husband has a bloodshot eye for a several days already and it is getting worse. We tried to use some drops, but that does not help. What we should do? He said that his vision has become blurred.
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Dr. Shikha Gupta is a General Practitioner specializing in Ophthalmology with 18 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at the Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut and her DNB at the National Board of Examinations. She is trained in treating eye problems and conditions. Currently, she is practicing inIndraprastha apollo hospital ,Sarita vihar.New Delhi

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Has he suffered any trauma or any systemic history of any illness? Please send some pictures if possible to help.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Here are the photos. He did not have any injuries. It has started two years ago and comes back once in every five to six months.

Answered by Dr. Shikha Gupta

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shikha Gupta is a General Practitioner specializing in Ophthalmology with 18 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at the Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut and her DNB at the National Board of Examinations. She is trained in treating eye problems and conditions. Currently, she is practicing inIndraprastha apollo hospital ,Sarita vihar.New Delhi

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His eyes are congested (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and he is having circumcorneal congestion. Try It appears to be conjunctivitis as there is so much of discharge. using antibiotic eye drops 2 hourly for the first three days and then taper to qid (four times a day). Do warm compresses and take care of lid hygiene.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Which medicine should we use? Would you be able to suggest?

Answered by Dr. Shikha Gupta

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shikha Gupta is a General Practitioner specializing in Ophthalmology with 18 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at the Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut and her DNB at the National Board of Examinations. She is trained in treating eye problems and conditions. Currently, she is practicing inIndraprastha apollo hospital ,Sarita vihar.New Delhi

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Hi,

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I suggest Moxifloxacin eye drops. But, you will have to recheck for other diagnosis if there is no relief in three days. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the treatment with consent.

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Published At October 19, 2016
Reviewed At July 3, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shikha Gupta is a General Practitioner specializing in Ophthalmology with 18 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at the Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut and her DNB at the National Board of Examinations. She is trained in treating eye problems and conditions. Currently, she is practicing inIndraprastha apollo hospital ,Sarita vihar.New Delhi

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Dr. Shikha Gupta is a General Practitioner specializing in Ophthalmology with 18 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at the Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut and her DNB at the National Board of Examinations. She is trained in treating eye problems and conditions. Currently, she is practicing inIndraprastha apollo hospital ,Sarita vihar.New Delhi

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