Chloramphenicol eye drops side effects?

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I was prescribed .5% chloramphenicol eye drops as a precautionary measure after my eye got in the way of a tree branch! On the first full day of treatment I had a period of rapid heart beat but I can't find mention of this as a side effect with eye drops though I understand there is a low possibility with other administration routes. Has anyone had any side effects with this?  

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    Contact the doctor who prescribed them. If you can't reach the doctor, ask a pharmacist. They are usually very knowledgeable about possible side effects.

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