Patient's question:
I have been working late nights in front of the computer these days. Today, I got conjunctivitis and bought a bottle of eye drops from the hospital. However, I don't know if I can use it. Can you tell me if it's absolutely not okay to use levofloxacin hydrochloride eye drops for conjunctivitis? Will there be any problems?Doctor's answer:
Conjunctivitis caused by staying up late is generally not very effective with the use of antibiotic eye drops. It is necessary to carefully check whether there is a viral or bacterial infection. Only when it is confirmed to be contagious can levofloxacin eye drops be used. If it is not caused by bacterial inflammation, using this medication is generally not effective for treatment. It is recommended to consult an ophthalmologist to confirm whether it is caused by staying up late, and generally, rest is required.