How long will it take for my mother to regain clear vision in her right eye after losing her sight from a viral herpes infection, having a cataract surgery where the lens broke during the operation, and now using Vigamox, Homide, Milflodex, and Hypersol-5 eye drops along with Diamox tablets? | Apollo Pharmacy

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How long will it take for my mother to regain clear vision in her right eye after losing her sight from a viral herpes infection, having a cataract surgery where the lens broke during the operation, and now using Vigamox, Homide, Milflodex, and Hypersol-5 eye drops along with Diamox tablets?

Asked by Female, 37 · 7 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

7 days ago

Because her eye has experienced both a viral herpes infection and a complicated cataract surgery, healing will take time. Her current medications?including moxifloxacin (Vigamox, Milflodex), homatropine (Homide), sodium chloride (Hypersol-5), and acetazolamide (Diamox)?are actively working to control inflammation, reduce corneal swelling, and manage eye pressure. Regaining clear vision is a gradual process that typically takes several weeks to a few months as the eye heals and stabilizes. Please ensure she attends all follow-up appointments with her ophthalmologist to closely monitor her progress.

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How long will it take for my mother to regain clear vision in her right eye after losing her sight from a viral herpes infection, having a cataract surgery where the lens broke during the operation, and now using Vigamox, Homide, Milflodex, and Hypersol-5 eye drops along with Diamox tablets?

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How long will it take for my mother to regain clear vision in her right eye after losing her sight from a viral herpes infection, having a cataract surgery where the lens broke during the operation, and now using Vigamox, Homide, Milflodex, and Hypersol-5 eye drops along with Diamox tablets? | Apollo Pharmacy