Surgical drainage of lid or orbital abscesses occasionally is required. Chloramphenicol ophthalmic is useful topically but no longer recommended as systemic therapy due to widespread resistance, recurrence risk, and bone marrow toxicity. Antibiotics - Therapy must be comprehensive and cover all likely pathogens in the context of the clinical setting. Interactions Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, macrolides, tetracycline, others Pregnancy C - Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established. Contraindications Documented hypersensitivity Interactions None reported Pregnancy C - Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established.
Corticosteroids modify the body's immune response to diverse stimuli.
Interactions None reported Pregnancy C - Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established. Treatment of ocular infection involves use of topical chloramphenicol or ciprofloxacin, both available as solution or ointment, following sample collection for culture and sensitivity. Frequency of application should correspond with severity of infection. Treatment of uveitis requires use of topical, periocular, or systemic corticosteroids. The mainstay of this treatment for anterior uveitis is topical prednisolone acetate.