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The primary treatment is careful daily cleansing of the edges of the eyelids, to remove the skin oils that the bacteria feed on. Your health care provider might recommend using baby shampoo or special cleansers. Antibiotic ointments may also be helpful in controlling bacteria on...[read article]
Tests for Eyelid Inflammation
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Prescribed Medications for Eyelid Inflammation
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TETRACYCLINE (tet ra SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other v... More
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DOXYCYCLINE (dox i SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. It is used to treat many kinds of infections, like dent... More
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OFLOXACIN (oh FLOKS a sin) is a quinolone antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral inf... More
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CIPROFLOXACIN (sip roe FLOX a sin) is a quinolone antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial eye infections. More
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GENTAMICIN (jen ta MYE sin) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial eye infections. More
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Prednisolone; Sulfacetamide (pred NISS oh lone; sul fa SEE ta mide) is a combination of a steroid and an antibiotic. It used to treat certain eye infections. It als... More
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BACITRACIN; NEOMYCIN; POLYMYXIN (bass i TRAY sin; nee oh MYE sin; pol i MIX in) is used to treat eye infections. More
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Self Care for Eyelid Inflammation
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Daily Cleansing of Eyelid Margins
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
