Question 1

how to get rid of red eyes from overuse of visine?

Accepted Answer

Stop the visine: Visine in its most common form says on the label something like "gets the red out:".  While true, it is temporary and the drop is drying and leads to a quick hyperdilation of the blood vessels and more red.  Leading to reuse of the drop and eventually red much of the time.  Use only visine in the blue boxes or some other lubricating/tear replacement drop for your eye dryness. Dont use gets red out.

Question 2

my eyes are really bloodshot and i think i have rebound redness. i was using visine allergy drops to get rid of the red in my eye now i'm redder. help?

Accepted Answer

Just wait : This will go away, but DO NOT use the Visine drops to make it go away faster - that will only perpetuate the problem. If the redness is severe and you don't want to wait for it to resolve, your doctor or your ophthalmologist can prescribe a short course of steroid drops to help. See an allergist to help find better ways of controlling your eye symptoms than using the decongestant drops.

Question 3

can you please describe the best ways for getting rid of red eyes from long term use of visine?

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Stop the visine: The most common form of this eyedrops, "gets the red out", will constrict eye surface vessels which indeed whitens the eye.  The problem is the eye hyperreacts and the red returns.  You get in a cycle of drop application, and redness.  Do not use this type of drop.  Instead use drops which say eye lubrication  or  tear replacement.  These are gentle and do not create this cycle.

Question 4

does visine or clear eyes get rid of the redness from pink eye?

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Perhaps, but beware!: Visine or clear eyes are otc eye drops sold for red or itchy eyes. These medications work primarily by vasoconstriction of the inflamed blood vessels  of the outer layer of the eye--common to eye allergies or irritation. However, these are not useful for red eyes due to infection. It is best to consult with your eye doctor to select the best treatment for you. An eye antibiotic may prove better.

Question 5

how to get rid of red eyes quickly?

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Depends: First the cause of the red eye need to be diagnosed.  The red eye could be secondary to many reasons.  Red eye could be from dry eyes, allergy, blepharitis, sun damage, inflammation, infection etc.  If its from dry eye or allergy then artificial tears, allergy drops, lid hygiene and omega 3  will help.  Other causes will need medical attention.

Question 6

how can i get rid of red eyes permanently?

Accepted Answer

Sx of Tachyphylaxis?: Chronic red eye treated with over the counter astringent eye drops will eventually cause tachyphylaxis, an intolerance to stopping the astringent eye drops. Use preservative free artificial tears regularly in both eyes four or more times daily, and if this does not help, see a cornea and external disease specialist to exclude adult inclusion disease or other forms of chronic conjunctivitis.

Question 7

how can i get rid of red eyes in one hour?

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Red eyes: Visine may work.  I do not recommend it on a routine basis, but occasional use once every month is fine.

Question 8

what is the natural way to get rid of red eyes?

Accepted Answer

Artificial tears: Redness is a sign of irritation. Dry eye is the most common cause, so try over-the-counter artificial tear drops first. If other things, such as allergies are an issue, than you may need to see the doctor. Try to avoid using 'red-out' drops such as visine on a regular basis.

Sometimes, blepharitis is the cause, and eyelid scrubbing with dilute baby shampoo can help.

Question 9

what can i do to get rid of red eyes by tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

Try OTC drops: You can try over-the-counter allergy drops.  If this does not help, see your eye doctor.

Question 10

will rewetting eye drops get rid of red eyes?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: It all depends on cause of redness. If just dry eye i would use otc systane ultra or optive refresh artificial tears. See your eye doc if redness persists.

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