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Reviewer: PinkEyeSucks and DryEyeSucksToo, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Update of previous review: The drops worked wonders for the pink eye, but now I'm suffering from lasting dry eye because of the Vigamox I think. By the end of the day, my eyes are very dry, and when I wake up in the morning, I can't even open them for a few minutes. It feels like my eye lids are stuck to my eyeballs. I guess it's better than pink eye, but I'd rather not have any si
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Reviewer: PinkEyeSucks, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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These drops worked wonders for me! I was using Polymyxin B Sulfate-Trimethoprim Ophthalmic for a week with no results. With the Vigamox, I noticed a difference right away. Within two doses, the eye discharge was virtually gone, and after a couple days, I feel like I'm almost back to normal. No more swelling, itching, discharge, crusty eyes, or pain. There is still some redness, but it is rapid
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Reviewer: allibean, 3-6 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Caregiver)
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My son was attacked by a pitbull. We tried several eye drops/creams to get rid of the bacterial infection caused by his injuries before we found this drug. Love it. Have used it in both of my children for pink eye as well. People complaining about the side effects should research their prescriptions a lil mote before using them. I thoroughly research anything I give my children so I understand all
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Reviewer: john h, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Completing 5th day. No positive effect at all. Inflamation, light sensitivity and pain remain the same as the day I went to doctor. Will explore options and alternatives with doctor today.
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Reviewer: G Fisher, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)
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Works well to fight the bacteria, also fights your wallet. The 3ml bottle sells for over $86...multiply that by 3 people in the house with pink eye and you have $265 in very expensive eye drops.
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