night for years. I was just diagnosed with Glaucoma. There is NO history of Glaucoma in my family anywhere. Is it possible that the medicine, or the inuries to my eyes caused the Glaucoma? Thanks!
I was prescribed Erythromycin Opthalmic Ointment for my eyes for many years, which I applied every?
Question posted by lbrown888 on 5 March 2011
Last updated on 20 June 2011 by suzanne66
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suzanne66
21 June 2011
What was the eye ointment used for?
Certain eye diseases can cause glaucoma eg Uveitis.
The most frequently reported adverse reactions from erythromycin eye ointment are minor ocular irritations, redness and hypersensitivity reactions - glaucoma has not been reported.
https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/glaucoma.html
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- Erythromycin uses and safety info
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- Side effects of Erythromycin (detailed)
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