Question 1

fast way to help dry eyes with out eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: There are surgical alternatives which involve plugging the ducts.  Please discuss with an ophthalmologist.

Question 2

what eye drops are good for relieving dry eyes?

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Artificial tears: Lubricating eye drops without chemicals that relieve redness are the best drops to start with. If you do not get relief after several days of using the drops 4 times per day, see an eye doctor to evaluate if other treatments would work better for you.

Question 3

what eye drops are good for dry eyes and how long can you use the drops?

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Depends: The type of drops which will be most effective for you depends on the root cause of your dryness. Your best bet is to be evaluated by an eye doctor who can recommend a treatment plan tailored to you.

Question 4

i have really bad dry eyes and i can't calm them down. i've used eye drops but it's been bad for a couple of days now.what should i do?

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Get evaluation: See your ophthalmologist for this.  At your age eye dryness is uncommon to this degree and might reflect some underlying problem that needs attention.  Be sure that the drops you are using say lubrication or tear replacement.  Drops that say "get the red out" are in fact drying and should be avoided.

Question 5

was getting pain in eyes from eye drops for dry eyes and i have stopped taking them for 2 days but i am still getting pain, could it be something else?

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Not sure: It's difficult to determine what is causing your pain without a complete eye exam and knowing what eye drops you were taking.  Pain in the eyes can be caused from many things so it is important that you get an eye exam to determine the cause.

Question 6

are astringent eye drops good for dry eyes?

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no: I'm not sure which specific drops you're talking about but it certainly does not sound like a good idea.

Question 7

is there a cure for dry eyes other than eye drops?

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Dry eyes: You can try warm compresses, staying hydrated, fish oil supplements, and punctal plugs.  You will likely still need some artificial tears.

Question 8

need docs answers! what eye drops are good to cure dry eyes?

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Dry eyes: There is no cure for dry eyes.  They can be treated effectively with a variety of different artificial tears.  It's important to have your eyes evaluated by an ophthalmologist to determine if there is another cause for your symptoms besides dry eyes.

Question 9

is it ok to use eye drops for dry eyes when your wearing contacts?

Accepted Answer

Be weary!!: Be very careful! most over the counter dry-eye drops are not approved with contact lenses! even some that say 'contact lens' on it are still not approved. The only ones I am aware of is optive ( plain optive, not optive refresh) and drops that are preservative free. Be careful.

Question 10

what is the best contact lens solution and eye drops for dry eyes?

Accepted Answer

Peroxide-based: Peroxide-based cleaners, such as clear care, are the best for this.  

For artificial tears, get the ones that state they are for use with contact lenses.

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