MIMS Ophthalmology Clinic

Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support primary care prescribing for eye disorders, including glaucoma and dry eye . 

Latest news

Chloramphenicol eye drops safe for under 2s, says MHRA

Chloramphenicol eye drops safe for under 2s, says MHRA

9 July 2021, 4:43pm

The balance between the benefits and risks of chloramphenicol...

Chloramphenicol eye drop contraindication advice published

Chloramphenicol eye drop contraindication advice published

10 May 2021, 3:45pm

Advice on the contraindication for use of chloramphenicol...

Paediatric contraindication for chloramphenicol eye drops

Paediatric contraindication for chloramphenicol eye drops

14 April 2021, 6:45pm

Chloramphenicol eye drops should no longer be used...

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Table: Ophthalmic Preparations, Preservatives and Potential Sensitisers as Ingredients

Table: Ophthalmic Preparations, Preservatives and Potential Sensitisers as Ingredients

8 November 2021, 9:39am
Table: Dry Eye Treatments

Table: Dry Eye Treatments

8 November 2021, 8:00am

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