preventive eye drops for conjunctivitis - #18726
I am starting to get really worried cause my son has had this persistent red eye situation for a few days now. It started with just a bit of itchiness, but then it turned bloodshot and kinda watery. We did see the pediatrician, who said it might be conjunctivitis, but he didn’t prescribe any meds at that time, just told us to keep an eye on it. But now I've been reading about preventive eye drops for conjunctivitis. Do those actually work!? I’m thinking about getting some just in case it’s contagious or gets worse. I saw some people mentioning preventive eye drops for conjunctivitis saying they helped clear it up fast, but others weren't as convinced and thought it was just a waste of time or money. Could using preventive eye drops for conjunctivitis actually make a difference, or will it just cover up the symptoms? I mean, should I wait to see if it gets better on its own? I’d love to hear anyone’s experiences with preventive eye drops for conjunctivitis or if there are certain types I should be looking for. Feeling a bit overwhelmed, not gonna lie! Do most eye doctors recommend them for cases like this?
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