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Suggest Treatment For Conjunctivitis In Both Eyes

My 12 yr old son has had conjunctivitis in both eyes for 9 weeks. He was first prescribed an antibiotic, Oflpxacin for 5 days. Two weeks later, he was prescribed an antibiotic + steroid drop due to eyes not fully improved. Two weeks after that, eyes still red with stringy, white discharge. Diagnosed as allergic conjunctivitis he was prescribed FML 3-4x day and recommended Zaditor 2x day. His eyes improved while on the steroid drops but went back to very red with same discharge upon stopping FML after a week. Back to the doctor 3 weeks later who still thinks it s allergic and advised to go back on FML and also prescribed Patanol. It wasn t specified how long to stay on FML drops so I stopped after 7 days. Eyes are red and have discharge again. First, I am worried about overuse of steroid drops. Second, I am concerned that his eyes are not improving fully. He has also started immunotherapy shots for a cat allergy (we have two). Are we just exacerbating the problem?
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Hello,

As per my clinical experience, the chronic conjuctivitis of both eyes do suggest allergy conditions. The condition may be steroid resistant, constant or repeated exposure to allergen or low immunity.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Conjunctivitis In Both Eyes

Hello, As per my clinical experience, the chronic conjuctivitis of both eyes do suggest allergy conditions. The condition may be steroid resistant, constant or repeated exposure to allergen or low immunity. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon