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    Condition: Inflammation of Eyelid Edges and the Lining of the Eye
    4/27/2020 4:17:01 PM

    Reviewer: Sue, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    This ointment worked well for me as soon as I used it for the corners of my eyes and around the skin of my eyes to help with the dryness and stinging especially on the corners. It is excellent ointment to treat dry areas on the eye.

    Condition: Inflammation of Eyelid Edges and the Lining of the Eye
    4/15/2019 7:02:06 PM

    Reviewer: Mama2, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    My primary doctor ordered me other eyedrops for what I thought was pinkeye but mostly red irritation of the inside of eyelids. It had neomycin only. Did not work well enough. Went to Eye Dr who prescribed this. Worked better. Steroid in here removed redness. There are 2 antibiotics in here too. My eye doctor said this is probably viral though. I think alot of people who donâ??t think the med ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Inflammation of Eyelid Edges and the Lining of the Eye
    8/20/2016 1:52:15 AM

    Reviewer: Myeyehurts, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    Several issues with my eye. Inflammation of the eyelid, infection, cellulitis.. This is the third set of drops used in conjunction with other antibiotics. The drops rally started to clear up the swelling in short order, but the drops donating when I put them in. I also have some residual eye irritation/stinging/itching.

    Condition: Inflammation of Eyelid Edges and the Lining of the Eye
    8/15/2014 5:05:40 PM

    Reviewer: Tommy, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    I used this product for several days and saw no relief. Perhaps I did not use it long enough. However, I stopped and started another medication.

    Condition: Inflammation of Eyelid Edges and the Lining of the Eye
    4/4/2014 10:34:25 AM

    Reviewer: taffy, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    used for 1 week and symptoms disappeared.

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