Medical Treatment

Your ophthalmologist may prescribe eyedrops or ointment to reduce the swelling, redness, and discomfort and to help prevent spread of the infection and any permanent damage to your eye.

• Antibiotic eyedrops or ointments may be prescribed, as well as ocular decongestants, antiallergy medicines, or antiinflammatory medicines.
  
  
• Oral or intravenous antibiotics may be used if the eye infection is felt to be part of a body-wide disease.