Eye ointment to help treat bacterial conjunctivitis. __Benefits:__ - Topical ointment for administration to the eye - Contain an antibiotic called chloramphenicol - Used to treat acute bacterial conjunctivitis Optrex Bacterial Conjunctivitis 1% w/w Eye Ointment is a topical ointment for administration to the eye only. The ointment contains chloramphenicol which is an antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections that occur on the outer surface of the eye. One of the key infections that this Optrex Eye Ointment treats is bacterial conjunctivitis. You\'ll see symptoms such as your eyes being red and/or your eyelids red or swollen too. You might also see discharge from your eye which can be irritable, especially when you wake up. Chloramphenicol eye ointment is not suitable for treating eye infections that have spread to the deeper layers of the eye coverings or into the fluid within the eyeball. Antibiotic tablets or injections are needed to treat these deeper and more serious infections. For the treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivitis in adults and children aged 2 years and over. Contains chloramphenicol 1% w/w. Always read the label.