Can chloramphenicol cause pink eye and will it go away?

Question

My 8 year old son, has a scar inside his eye lid that seeemed a bit red so i took him to our GP who gave him chloramphenicol ointment to use for 5 days, i may have accidentally used a bit too much as it came out fast, anyway after stopping using it 2 days later his eye appeard pink! it looks as though he has extra red veins in his eye. This has been like this for over 2 weeks now and it has not got any better even though our GP has given us some eye drops to use for allergies. Will this ever go or is it permanently damaged?

Answer 1

I don't generally use chloramphenicol in the eye.  You really should see an eye doctor.  Most general/pediatric doctors don't have all the equipment necessary to make a definitive diagnosis.  I would stop all drops other than a preservative-free artificial tear for comfort (3 to 4 times per day) and see an eye doctor for treatment.