 DefinitionEye Prophylaxis:ointment or eye
drops containing an antibiotic medication that are placed in a newborn's eyes. Source: History: Why was
it developed? What was it supposed to treat? “The use of erythromycin eye ointment in newborns has its roots in the
late 1800s. During that time period, approximately 10% of newborns born in
maternity hospitals across Europe developed ophthalmia neonatorum (ON). ON is a type of pink eye that caused
blindness in 3% of infants who were affected ( |
