Is LASIK eye surgery for correcting nearsightedness completely safe, and what medications or eye drops are required after the procedure?
Vikas Singh
M Pharmacy
While LASIK is highly safe with a success rate over 95%, no surgery is completely risk-free. Temporary side effects like dry eyes, glare, or halos are common, though serious complications are extremely rare. After the procedure, you will require specific eye drops for proper healing: Prescription antibiotic drops to prevent infection (typically for one week). Prescription steroid drops to reduce inflammation (typically for one week). Preservative-free artificial tears used frequently for several weeks to months to relieve temporary dryness and aid recovery. Always follow your eye surgeon?s exact dosage instructions.
My daughter has severe eye discharge, redness, and swelling. She has been using Moxicip eye drops for two days as prescribed, but she still has mild irritation. Is Moxicip the correct medicine for this condition, and should I continue the full five-day course?
Chandrakanta Jena
Pharm D
Yes, Moxicip (moxifloxacin) is an appropriate and highly effective antibiotic eye drop for bacterial conjunctivitis, which fits your daughter?s symptoms of redness, swelling, and discharge. The fact that her severe symptoms have reduced to mild irritation in just two days indicates the medicine is working well. It is absolutely crucial to complete the full five-day course as prescribed. Stopping the drops early can cause the infection to return and become resistant to the antibiotic. Please continue the treatment, practice good hand hygiene, and consult her doctor if she experiences worsening pain, vision changes, or if symptoms persist after day five.
My left eye has been red since morning. What should I use?
G.santoshini Reddy
M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)
A red eye can occur due to irritation, allergy, dryness, or an infection such as Conjunctivitis. You can try washing the eye with clean water and using lubricating eye drops (artificial tears) to relieve irritation. Avoid rubbing the eye and limit screen time for a while. If the redness continues or is associated with pain, consult an eye doctor for proper treatment.
I have had eye flu for five days; what should I do?
G.santoshini Reddy
M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)
Eye flu usually improves within 5 to 7 days. Keep your eyes clean, avoid touching or rubbing them, wash your hands often, and do not share towels or cosmetics. Use only doctor-prescribed eye drops. See an eye doctor if the condition persists or worsens.
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