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7 week old eye infection
Hi my daughter is 7 weeks old and doctor told me she has mild eye infection. He advised to give tobramycin eye drops. Is it safe to use the drops. Please suggest. Do I need to worry regarding the side effects
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Hello ! Your eye drops are very safe to use for your daughter. Must wash your hands before using drops. Must wash her eyes before using drops Must use first on healthy eye and then on affected eye. Must use 5--6 times a day. Keep seperate towel for her . Each time change the napkin. So please follow all instructions. Continue drops for 5--6 days. Any question, must approach me. MOSTLY I AM AVAILABLE.
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next step is Hygiene andHygiene.
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Yes you can use it safely for 3-5 days. If the infection still persists then it is better to consult an ophthalmologist.
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Yes ,one of the safest eyedrops it is,follow the doctors protocol
Can you please share the picture of her infection,so that we can follow it up regularly
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maintain hygiene of eye while touching/cleaning
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello , you can give tobramycin eye drops . Don’t worry. They are no side effects.
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