Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic for Conjunctivitis, Bacterial User Reviews

• kev...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 3, 2021

Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic "I get regular bacterial eye infections (not as a result of poor hygiene), had an operation on my inner eyelid to remove a stye, resulting in loss of tear gland, so I suffer from chronic dry eye. I've tried lots of drops, only TobraDex works - something to do with the steroid content apparently helps reduce the inflammation, so it helps the antibiotic to work. Would appreciate any additional detailed information that might help."

• Anonymous
• August 8, 2008

Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic "TobraDex did the trick. First day: 65% improvement, then 10% better each day forward. By the 4th day, the infection and swelling were gone. The drops lasted for 10 days. I did have slightly blurry vision for the entire period, which could be the result of me digging out my eyeballs prior to filling the prescription. I would use it again, no problem."

• god...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2022

Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic "I used to have red eyes caused by allergic conjunctivitis and infection, the doctor told me to use TobraDex 4 times a day for 2 weeks. My eyes were really bad, after 2 days, my eyes got better. Tomorrow it's my last day, and I will come back to the doctor. I notice my sight is a little blurry when I try to see things far, things that did not use to happen before. Before, I used to have 20/20 vision, and now I feel it's lower."

• nan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 11, 2018

Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic "I bought this in Greece. I had conjunctivitis, and I bought another just in case I would need it. Dr. prescribed other antibiotic drops, which did not work, so I decided to do this TobraDex, and 2 days later my eye was great."

• Cra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2023

Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic "Tried Neo Poly Dex for 48 hours, but the infection spread to both eyes and became worse. After just 5 hours on TorbaDex (1 drop/2 hours), I would say I had a 50% improvement. Worth the extra money for sure. I will ask for it again if I'm unlucky enough to have a major bacterial eye infection again."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2020

"Been using the dexamethasone with tobramycin eye drops about 3 days. Woke up today, and one of my eye's lower lid was swollen. After I put drops in and waited the 2 minutes as directed, my lower lid flipped! Been swollen and felt odd all day. Just did another dose, and the same thing happened. My eye doctor's office is closed (weekend), and I am thinking I should discontinue. Anyone else have this problem?"

• Lul...
• July 21, 2015

Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic "I was prescribed TobraDex drops for chronic dry eye syndrome and conjunctivitis. I developed a severe allergic reaction. My eyelids and under eye got swollen, red, itchy, and developed small bumps. I had raccoon eyes. I stopped the drops and went to my doctor. I was put on cortisone."

• SLB...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2020

"Came down with pink eye, which to me was viral, but I decided to see a doctor anyway because I was in pain. I saw a doctor online. He prescribed me polymyxin, which after 2 days of use was not working. It burned, and I still had all the classic symptoms of pink eye. Went to my eye doctor 4 days after the onset of pink eye symptoms, and she gave me this because I had severe swelling. She told me to take it every hour for the first day, and it should make me much more comfortable. I’m on the second day, and my eyes feel incredible! I have slight blurring, and my eyelid in one eye is still droopy and swollen, but not from this med. She said this is always her first line of defense when there is inflammation because of the steroid. My eyelids and forehead have been super itchy, but not sure if that is a side effect of this med or just from 5 days of wet eyes. But nonetheless, I’m so much more comfortable!"

• jmc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2017

Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic "This medication has been doing a good job at clearing up my right ear after just a few days. Keep in mind that I also have a perforation in my eardrum as well, although it has been there even before I developed this infection. Anyhow, I was recently diagnosed with a right middle ear infection last week and was prescribed this along with Augmentin 875 mg. However, I have been taking a 500 mg glutathione antioxidant supplement along with this medication, considering the fact that this medication carries an ototoxic risk."

• Zee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2021

"Don’t recommend this at all! I was using the eye ointment as prescribed by my doctor and developed swelling of the upper and lower eyelids. Also got blurred vision and a weakening of the upper eyelid skin and muscles. Stopped using the ointment on day 4 and still waiting for the eye bags under my eyes to go! Really hoping it’s not permanent! Would not recommend, as side effects seem to be very serious and common!"

• vil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2021

"The first drop that I put on my eyelid. Within minutes, my nose burned and also my throat. It took a day and a half to get my smell and my taste back. And it also gave me a little vertigo. Never again with."

• Due...
• June 17, 2008

Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic "My twin sister had the infection. She's been using it for about a day, and she has seen an improvement already. The doc told her to use it three times a day for seven days."

• Sim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2019

Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic "Not effective for eye infection. It's still bad as it was! I have an allergic reaction. I have an eye swollen, red, and a lot of bumps around the eye. Negative experience!"

• pat...
• December 17, 2008

Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic "I had an allergic reaction to sulfur in another eye drop. My eye was blurry, not being able to see more than ten feet. This eye drop helped me see."

• Ach...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2020

Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic "Worked like a charm. Already felt much better after 1 drop."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2014

Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic "Really effective - had discharge come out of my red eye. Now the pain is gone some 20 hours later."

• Kma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2022

"Raised IOP like crazy, avoid this drug!!! It did reduce pink eye, but not worth risking your eyes with this med. Too much steroid."

• tob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2023

Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic "Took it for 7 days and still have photophobia, red eyes. Improved in the first 15 hours and then deteriorated. My red eye still really hurts."