Overview Clinical Trial of Eye Prophylaxis in the Newborn Status: Completed Trial end date: 1969-12-31 Target enrollment: Participant gender: Summary To compare the effectiveness of silver nitrate drops, erythromycin ointment, or no medication in preventing neonatal conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and other eye infections. To compare side effects of the two prophylactic agents. Phase: Phase 3 Details Lead Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI)Treatments: ErythromycinErythromycin EstolateErythromycin EthylsuccinateErythromycin stearateSilver Nitrate