What is the function of chlortetracycline eye ointment?

Chlortetracycline eye ointment, commonly referring to chlortetracycline hydrochloride eye ointment, generally has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects and is used to treat conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and trachoma. If discomfort occurs, patients should promptly visit a正规 hospital for professional medical evaluation and receive targeted treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician. Specific details are as follows:

1. Antibacterial effect: Chlortetracycline hydrochloride eye ointment is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, thereby exerting an antibacterial effect.

2. Anti-inflammatory effect: The ointment also possesses certain anti-inflammatory properties. By interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis, it reduces the release of inflammatory mediators and helps alleviate ocular inflammation.

3. Treatment of conjunctivitis: Chlortetracycline hydrochloride eye ointment is commonly used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. Its antibacterial action effectively relieves symptoms such as eye redness, pain, and itching caused by conjunctivitis.

4. Treatment of blepharitis: The ointment can be used to treat blepharitis caused by bacterial infection, improving local symptoms such as redness, swelling, and itching.

5. Treatment of trachoma: Trachoma is a chronic infectious conjunctivokeratitis caused by *Chlamydia trachomatis*. Chlortetracycline hydrochloride eye ointment inhibits *Chlamydia trachomatis* and can therefore treat trachoma and relieve associated eye discomfort.

The use of chlortetracycline eye ointment should be conducted under the supervision of a physician; self-medication is not recommended.