The drug’s packaging should clearly state that it’s for ophthalmic (eye) use. If you’re unsure, ask a pharmacist. Ointments are not always the first line of treatment for eye infections.
The repetitious use of ophthalmic medicines ... of preservatives used in the medications and the total number of all eye drops used by the patient throughout the day. Owing to the potential ...
Ointments have the advantage of increased dwell time in the eye, but often patients and parents of children prefer drops, and no therapeutic advantage of one over the other has been demonstrated.