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Ocular lubricants vs. ocular antibiotics in corneal abrasion

Three Part Question

In [adults presenting with corneal abrasion]is [simple ocular lubrication as effective as antibiotic ointment] in [reducing symptoms and overall outcome]

Clinical Scenario

A patient present with a simple corneal abrasion detected using fluorescein and the slit lamp. They are symptomatic and you prescribe an antibiotic ointment and an ocular lubricant.
You wonder whether there is any evidence to use both items and cost your trust more money