Question 1

Why is it bad to put visine on your contacts?

Accepted Answer

The chemicals in visine embed into the matrix of the contact lens.  Don't do it.

Question 2

Could use your help docs! a friend bought some weed and suspects it of being soaked in visine. can that be bad?

Accepted Answer

It indicates that your addiction problem has gotten to the point of producing paranoia.  Please see a drug rehab expert,  and throw away the tainted weed.

Question 3

Can visine permanently damage the eyes? if i have a bad reaction to visine, could my eyes become permanently damaged?

Accepted Answer

Hello,

is is very unlikely you would get permanent damage from any ingredients from an over the counter eyedrop. Make sure that the bottle is not contaminated though - see your eye doctor to make sure you don't have an infection or toxic keratopathy or conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye surface). You didn't specify the type of visine drop you used - but make sure you avoid it in the future and use preservative free eye drops.

Hope you feel better soon!
sincerely, 
irina ganelis, M.D.

Los angeles eye institute
http://losangeleseyeinstitute.Com.

Question 4

I was curious if visine for contacts and visine tears is bad for your eyes, i have heard bad things about the regular formulas of visine.

Accepted Answer

These have been tested extensively and do not cause ill effects to the eyes.  Avoid using any drops that say "gets the red out" as these can be drying and uncomfortable.  There are many brands and very small variations in the composition so try out a few to get the one best for you.

Question 5

Is it bad if i used expired visine eye drops?

Accepted Answer

In general, recommend against use of expired medications.

Question 6

Is visine or clear eyes bad for everyday use?

Accepted Answer

Visine has a vasoconstrictor medication that makes the blood vessels of the eye constrict to decrease the appearance of redness of the eyes. This decreases blood flow to the conjunctivae of the eyes. I would recommend you see md to find out why you have persistent red eyes or eye irritation and then use the medication to treat that condition.

Question 7

My 12 year old has a bad case of pink eye. it is extremely red! i am wondering if it's okay to use visine cool lubricating drops for it?

Accepted Answer

He should be seen by your doctor, an eye doctor, or take him to the er for evaluation and treatment.

Question 8

Does visine tears work?

Accepted Answer

Visine tears will help provide temporary lubrication.   If that is your definition of work, then your answer is yes.

Question 9

Is visine safe to use with contacts?

Accepted Answer

Visine tears are okay but visine allergy (the get the red out stuff) is not.

Question 10

Does visine have long term consequences?

Accepted Answer

Visine temporarily blanches the blood vessels on the white of the eye by constricting them. The effect lasts about 15-30 minutes at first, but with prolonged use it wears off faster. People then have to use the drops more frequently. Overuse can irritate the eye, does not treat the actual cause of the redness, and if too much of the chemical is absorbed into the body it may raise blood pressure.

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Could use your help docs! a friend bought some weed and suspects it of being soaked in visine. can that be bad?

Can visine permanently damage the eyes? if i have a bad reaction to visine, could my eyes become permanently damaged?

I was curious if visine for contacts and visine tears is bad for your eyes, i have heard bad things about the regular formulas of visine.

Is it bad if i used expired visine eye drops?

Is visine or clear eyes bad for everyday use?

My 12 year old has a bad case of pink eye. it is extremely red! i am wondering if it's okay to use visine cool lubricating drops for it?

Does visine tears work?

Is visine safe to use with contacts?

Does visine have long term consequences?

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