Help Ensure Ear Meds Aren’t Put in the Eyes

February 2023

More mishaps will put focus on preventing ear drops from being instilled into the eyes.

In one case, a patient received neomycin/polymyxin B/ hydrocortisone OTIC (ear) suspension instead of OPHTHALMIC (eye) suspension. This resulted in severe burning and eye pain after use.

In other situations, carbamide peroxide drops for earwax were inadvertently used in the eye...causing stinging, swelling, and redness.

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Help Ensure Ear Meds Aren’t Put in the Eyes

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