Tag: Bacterial eye infections

A common point of confusion for patients is whether their prescribed medication contains a steroid. Standard Ocupol is not a steroid; it is a combination antibiotic [1.2.1, 1.2.3]. However, its counterpart, Ocupol-D, does contain a steroid to manage inflammation [1.3.2, 1.4.1].

Acute endophthalmitis is a severe complication following cataract surgery, with an incidence rate of 0.04% to 0.099% in developed nations. Combination medications are often prescribed post-surgery to manage inflammation and prevent infection. This article answers, 'What is Gatiquin P used for?'

Bacterial conjunctivitis has an estimated incidence of 135 cases per 10,000 people in the United States [1.6.2, 1.6.6]. For steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions with a bacterial component, a combination drug may be prescribed. So, what is the drug Dexatrol used for?