Question 1

what are the best over the counter eye drops for scratched cornea?

Accepted Answer

None: No over the countered drops steroid for scratched cornea. You need antibiotic drops or ointments. Self diagnosis is dangerous. Go see an eye doctor

Question 2

what type of anti-bacteria eye drops would you use for a scratched cornea?

Accepted Answer

Many options...: Please see your eye doctor for an eye exam to see the cause of the scratched cornea, as well as the appropriate treatment.  There are more than 20 possible antibiotic eye drops that can be used, but your eye doctor has to determine the extent of the injury, and whether a bandage contact lens or additional therapy is required.  As well, the frequency of antibiotic drops may change based on the exam.

Question 3

been on tobramycin drops x 4 days for a corneal abrasion - are there any otc eye drops i can also use for the redness?

Accepted Answer

Abrasion: Your abrasions should be healed by now I would think. You could have red eyes from the tobramycin. See your ophthalmologist

Question 4

od dx me w/mild corneal abrasion. she had me buy otc eye drops & nighttime eye lubricant. can i wear a sleep mask @ night as i have trouble sleeping?

Accepted Answer

Go for it: A sleep mask will not disturb the healing of the cornea.  Your eyes will be closed under it and the cornea will fix itself with no issues.

Question 5

my optometrist says i have a scratched cornea, after seeing him for blurry eye. now having lots pain around eye socket, is this normal? am on eyedrops

Accepted Answer

Would recommend: seeing your eye doctor again and possibly seeing an ophthalmologist; you may have an infection.

Question 6

i took atropine eye drops to ease with corneal abrasion a week ago..any meds i can take to make its dilating effects go away faster?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately no: Atropine can take a week to washout. There is really not much that will help but waiting.

Question 7

i had a corneal abrasion 3 days ago. i went to the ophthalmologist and was given tobradex and systane eye drops.

i use medical marijuana regularly and want to know if it will negatively impact the healing process. how long should i wait to use m.j.?

Accepted Answer

No direct effect: If the use of marijuana impairs your ability to use your eye drops, healing might be negatively effected.  In addition, the use of marijuana may decrease your blink frequency, also slowing healing. You may return to MJ use keeping these things in mind.

Question 8

saw doctor because eye was red and itchy.  diagnosed with scratched cornea.  given tobramycin drops. it cleared up. 3 weeks later it's back. pinkeye?

Accepted Answer

Could be...: Could be pink eye. You should follow up with a physician. Just to make sure it is nothing else.

Question 9

do over-the-counter eye drops treat dry eye syndrome or just relief symptoms ?, which eye drops do both ?

Accepted Answer

Provide relief: OTC eyedrops supplement what is missing from your natural tears (volume, composition).  They are not curative or a treatment of the underlying pathology.  There is no actual permanent treatment.  Restasis, a prescription drops for dry eyes, eliminates inflammatory causes for low tear flow but it also is not a cure.  Dry eyes are chronic with ups and downs depending upon many factors.

Question 10

is there any over the counter eye drops for pink eye? or anything i can get at a drug store to make it go away?

Accepted Answer

"Pink eye": There are many causes for a red eye, including trauma, eye disease ( glaucoma, retinal detachment), allergies, and infection (bacterial or viral). Treatment depends on the cause and your primary care doctor can help you sort this out.  Over the counter allergy treatments are available, but most causes require Rx, intervention or observation.

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What are the best over the counter eye drops for scratched cornea?

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What type of anti-bacteria eye drops would you use for a scratched cornea?

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Been on tobramycin drops x 4 days for a corneal abrasion - are there any otc eye drops i can also use for the redness?

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Od dx me w/mild corneal abrasion. she had me buy otc eye drops & nighttime eye lubricant. can i wear a sleep mask @ night as i have trouble sleeping?

A member asked:

My optometrist says i have a scratched cornea, after seeing him for blurry eye. now having lots pain around eye socket, is this normal? am on eyedrops

A member asked:

I took atropine eye drops to ease with corneal abrasion a week ago..any meds i can take to make its dilating effects go away faster?

A member asked:

I had a corneal abrasion 3 days ago. i went to the ophthalmologist and was given tobradex and systane eye drops. i use medical marijuana regularly and want to know if it will negatively impact the healing process. how long should i wait to use m.j.?

A member asked:

Saw doctor because eye was red and itchy. diagnosed with scratched cornea. given tobramycin drops. it cleared up. 3 weeks later it's back. pinkeye?

A member asked:

Do over-the-counter eye drops treat dry eye syndrome or just relief symptoms ?, which eye drops do both ?

A member asked:

Is there any over the counter eye drops for pink eye? or anything i can get at a drug store to make it go away?

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