Staph Infection and Step in nose

I had sinus surgery about 3 months ago. During this time my eye doctor has had me on Pred Forte for Blepharitis(all the other steroids did not work). A staph and strep infection was discoverd in my nose. I  thennoticed the Pred Forte did not really work until I took a 10 day cycle of Cipro. Can these infections have an effect on the eye(Red eyes?)

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear Redeyesforyears,

Blepharitis is an infection of the eyelid margin and may be caused by the same organisms present in your nose.  The best treatment includes eyelid hygiene although it is possible that topical antibiotics may help.  I would seek the care of an eyeMD to determine the best treatment.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California