Question 1

can you use contact lens disinfecting solution as eye drops?

Accepted Answer

No: Not recommended.  Particularly if it's a red top, hydrogen peroxide disinfecting solution -- never use that which can cause corneal burns.

Question 2

how to stop using eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the drops have been prescribed by an ophthalmologist for a specific reason or disease, then you should only stop with his or her permission.  If the drops are yours, especially over the counter, you can always stop and see if the symptom you are treated is still present or not.

Question 3

how good are eyetone eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Non preserved tears: For daily use, preserved artificial tears, of which there are many, work well. Eyemds like the refresh brand given its long track record (no financial interest. Use no more than 4x/d as they have a preservative that can cause an allergy. Nonpreserved at are best as no preservative present, can be used as often as needed, though cost more. More information at eyedoc2020.Blogspot.Com.

Question 4

which eye drops for welders flash?

Accepted Answer

Lubricants: Use thick preservative free lubricating drops, gels or ointments
do not use "take the red out" drops
rest your eyes with your eyelids closed
have a complete eye exam because the back of the eye can also be damaged by "welders flash".

Question 5

in what way can i made my own eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous: Homemade eye drops have associated with severe and even blinding infections in the past.

Question 6

i need to know what is trusoft eye drops used for?

Accepted Answer

For glaucoma...: This is a medicated drop that dercreased aqueous production in the eye, less fluid produced in the eye, lowers eye pressure. Classified as carbonic anhydrase inhibitor(cai).

Question 7

i was wondering what are the safest eye drops to use?

Accepted Answer

None: The safest is no eye drop at all. Visine and clear eyes are very dangerous and should never be used. Systane, blink, optive are all good. These are not good with contact lenses.

Question 8

why don't my eye drops work? should i keep taking them?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Are you treating a short term problem like infection?  or a long term issue like glaucoma.   If the expected effect is not happening, then check with your ophthalmologist about the medical goal and whether your medication has had time to work.

Question 9

what eye drops are used for glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Many types: Eye drops for glaucoma treat the internal elevated pressure by lower it.  This can take the form of drops that lower the inflow or that increase the outflow.  Drug companies are constantly working to improve the effectiveness, comfort and use of fewer drops to accomplish this goal.

Question 10

is itone eye drops useful in conjuctivitis?

Accepted Answer

Diagnose b4 treat: Allopathic eye drops are submitted to the fda for approval, whereas over the counter remedies such as ayurvedic eye drops are not regulated. There are hundreds of causes of red eye, and many causes of conjunctivitis.  It is better to see an eye care professional for a diagnosis before self medicating with itone eye drops.

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