Vigamox Dosage

[Ninja89]

Hello,

I'm being treated for "bacterial Keratitis" on the left eye. I've had the infection for about two weeks. I waited a long time to see a doctor because I don't have insurance and I thought it was pinkey and would heal on it's own. I was wrong. I finally went at cost of $140. I was diagnosed and given vigamox (4 x day) and Tobradex. The doctor insisted I come back the next day to check my pupil after dilated. So, I paid another $140 for that exam. Now, they (it's a medical center where different doctors step in) insist I come back every 2 days to check on the healing. Unfortunately, I can't take off anymore work or pay another $140. The redness, itching and stinging have all decreased in the last 36 hrs since starting treatment. My question is: Can I just follow the general dosage directions for Vigamox (3x/day for 7 days) and TobraDex (2x/day), and, if it's all cleared up and vision is normal, NOT return to the doctor?

[JohnHaganMD]

Only someone that has examined your eyes can tell you how it should be used.  It's important to know that "bacterial keratitis" is a potentially serious problem that can lead to permanent eye damage. It is not the same as "pink eye" or "conjunctivitis"