Question 1

what is the ph of eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Some are acidic and others are alkaline.  Slightly alkaline ones causes minimal stinging.

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

daily eye drops for whiter eyes?

Accepted Answer

Tear replacement: Most eye reddnening is from eye dryness which can be treated with over the counter lubricating or tear replacement drops.  The drops that say 'gets the red out' are drying so avoid these unless you need an acute whitening for something like a picture.  If you think your redness is chronic,  see your ophthalmologist for evaluation.

Question 5

is it ok to use white eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Yes: 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.

Question 6

could you use too many eye drops?

Accepted Answer

That depends on: Which type of medication the eye drops are.

Question 7

do eye drops make the eyes white?

Accepted Answer

Eye Drops: Eye drops that contain a vasoconstrictor will close blanch blood vessels and make the eyes look whiter if red. They will not take away any fleshy areas or yellowing of sclera (the white part of the eye). More info at eyedoc2020.Blogspot.Com.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

how frequently should i apply eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Per label directions: If it was a prescription, read the directions on the box, call the pharmacy or your doctors office.  Over the counter instructions can be found on the box or the bottle itself, or call a pharmacist.

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