A Shot in the Dark S1E5 — It's Just Eye Ointment (Erythromycin)
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A Shot in the Dark•Season 1•Episode 5

It's Just Eye Ointment (Erythromycin)

6.8/10 · 33 votesJun 9, 202351 min

Ranked #7 of 13 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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An investigative look at silver nitrate, a treatment for newborn eye infections used for centuries until its FDA ban in 1999. Candace explores its replacement with antibiotics and the possible overuse of these modern alternatives.

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Episode Summary

"It's Just Eye Ointment (Erythromycin)" is episode 5 of A Shot in the Dark season 1. It scored 6.8/10 from 33 votes, ranking #7 of 13 episodes this season (season average 6.9). It aired on June 9, 2023.

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