American Academy of Ophthalmology. Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC), Section 8: External Disease and Cornea. 2023-2024 Edition. (Provides comprehensive guidelines on diagnosis and management of ocular infections, including antibiotic selection and considerations for compound preparations).
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Sweetman, S. C. (Ed.). (Latest Edition). Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference. Pharmaceutical Press. (Authoritative compendium on drugs, includes detailed monographs on Neosporin ophthalmic preparations, listing formulations, uses, contraindications, side effects, and regulatory status).
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Riordan-Eva, P., & Augsburger, J. J. (Eds.). (2018). Vaughan & Asbury's General Ophthalmology (19th ed.). McGraw Hill Education / Medical. (Standard ophthalmology textbook discussing principles of ocular pharmacology and management of common eye infections).
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