Ofloxacin Eye Drops for Pink Eye: Effectiveness & Alternatives

Ofloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3 percent is not typically used to treat pink eye.

While ofloxacin is an antibiotic that can be used to treat some bacterial eye infections, it is not commonly used for pink eye. Pink eye is most often caused by viruses and cannot be treated with antibiotics.

Some of the most common causes of pink eye (conjunctivitis) are:

- Viruses

- Allergies

- Irritants

Most cases of pink eye are mild and go away on their own in a few weeks. However, if you have severe symptoms or your pink eye is caused by a bacterial infection, your doctor may prescribe antibiotic eye drops or ointment.