Dr. Gargi Madhukar Apte
Ophthalmology (Eye Care)
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I am unable to open my left eye. It is red and has mild pain. I washed my eyes several times but did not use any eyedrops. Please suggest medicine.
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and understand your concern. It looks like an eye infection. I have some suggestions for you. You can start with eye drop Moxifloxacin four times a day. Oral painkiller (if available at home can use same or buy from the pharmacy) twice a day for three days. Oral antibiotic Augmentin 625 (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate) twice for three days. Tablet Pantoprazole once before breakfast. You must apply a warm compress to your eye. Follow up after two days.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for all your help.
I have done the treatment as per your advice and applied the eyedrop and consumed those tablets. Unfortunately, I do not feel much improvement. The left eye still remains pink and red. Though as of now there is no vision problem but the mild pain remain intact. I am not sure if it is conjunctivitis or any other infection. I do wear spectacle and in both my eyes has (-) 3.5 power. Please let me know what should I do next.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
The red eye has a different diagnosis. I am sorry to hear that there is no improvement. Now I will start you on mild steroid drops of Fluorometholone four times a day with five days of tapering, which means every five days, you will make drops four times, then three times, then two times, and then once please visit a nearby ophthalmologist for a thorough eye check. Follow up with me after five days, or If you see an eye doctor, then there is no need for follow-up. Also, get eye pressure checked by an eye doctor.
Thank you.
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Ophthalmology (Eye Care)
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