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What Does Swollen, Red Eye While On Antibiotics For Pneumonia Suggest?

Male, 63, white, 5 10 wt 208. Type 2 diabetes. Has a cold, stuffed up, can t swallow, Fatigued with a raspy quite bad cough. His own Dr put him on antibiotics thinking it might be pneumonia. Tonight he developed a swollen eye which is red and can t stay open. The sore throat he has keeps him from eating much. Any Advice? Thanks, Patti pdavis06@comcast,net

posted on Mon, 4 May 2015

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Thu, 21 May 2015 Answered on

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Ophthalmologist, Dr. Dadapeer K's Response

Hello
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I reviewed your history.
Swollen red eye while on treatment for pneumonia indicates infection of the eye in the form of conjunctivitis.
This requires treatment by the use of antibiotic eye drops.

Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.

Hope this answers your question and the information is helpful to you.

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What Does Swollen, Red Eye While On Antibiotics For Pneumonia Suggest?

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