Question 1

what can i do to relieve my swollen eyes? over the counter eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Really need more info as to the cause and location of the swelling.  Allergies, dry eyes, trauma, eczema, cellulitis.  If its mild, you might try just artificial tears, otherwise best to see your eye md.

Question 2

what is the best over-the-counter eyedrops for swollen eyes?

Accepted Answer

Anti histamine drops: Any number of antihistamine drops will work.
Also cool compresses.

Question 3

inner eye reding and iching and a bit swollen is there any over the counter eye drops that i can use until i can see my dr?

Accepted Answer

Use cool compresses: That's an easy solution, and depends what's causing the itching. If it's your eyelids, it could be allergy or lymphatics. If it's your contacts, then it means to throw them out. If it's from dry eyes and too much computer use, you need to use artificial tears without preservatives as often as possible. If it's from mascara, throw it out. Treat the cause, &amp; your eye doctor is the best person to see

Question 4

what can relieve swollen eyes from allergies?  otc eyedrops ok to use?

Accepted Answer

Try cool compresses: If the compresses don't work, a good otc drop is zaditor twice a day. For prescription drops, Lastacaft (alcaftadine) and Pataday are also effective.

Question 5

my eye doctor told me to use zylet 4 times a day every hours . but the eye drops caused me to have a allergic reaction and blurry swollen eyes ?

Accepted Answer

Stop and see eye MD: Zylet is a steroid and antibiotic drop. Side effects include burning, stinging, hypersensitivity or allergy.  Blurry vision a rare side effect, this could be due to allergy or corneal changes but could also be due to an increase in eye pressure (from the steroid).  You should inform your doctor, stop the drop ; have an eye exam to check your eye pressure. Try using artificial tears in the meantime.

Question 6

eyes get red, itchy, and swell aggravated. i have tried over-the-counter allergy medicines along with eye drops. nothing helps. do i need a eye doctor?

Accepted Answer

Probably no: You need an  eye drop with antihistamine properties first. I suggest you see your primary care doctor who will be able to give you a stronger one.

Question 7

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 8

what  should i do about my 5 yr. olds itchy, red and swollen allergy eyes ? over the counter eye drops don't help. he takes benedrly and zyrtec (cetirizine)

Accepted Answer

Eye drops: Try zaditor (ketotifen) eye drops over the counter, and use them regularly, keep him indoors during high pollen days. Consult an allergist, they can give you other treatments too.

Question 9

my husband works on laptop for 13-14 hours almost daily. please suggest some over-the-counter eye drops to comfort his computer strained eyes.

Accepted Answer

Several: As you have discovered, computer work is drying due to low blink rate and the dry atmosphere in offices.  Good lubricating drops are helpful.  Systane and Refresh are among the best.  But always try several others as each individual is different and there may be a "perfect" drop for your husband out there.

Question 10

when my eyes feel dry, what is the better choice of over-the-counter eye drops to buy? i don't usually need/wear my glasses everyday/all day.

Accepted Answer

non-preservative: Non-preservative-containing eye drops are recommended, but evaluation for underlying cause is important.

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Inner eye reding and iching and a bit swollen is there any over the counter eye drops that i can use until i can see my dr?

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What can relieve swollen eyes from allergies? otc eyedrops ok to use?

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My eye doctor told me to use zylet 4 times a day every hours . but the eye drops caused me to have a allergic reaction and blurry swollen eyes ?

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Eyes get red, itchy, and swell aggravated. i have tried over-the-counter allergy medicines along with eye drops. nothing helps. do i need a eye doctor?

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

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What should i do about my 5 yr. olds itchy, red and swollen allergy eyes ? over the counter eye drops don't help. he takes benedrly and zyrtec (cetirizine)

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My husband works on laptop for 13-14 hours almost daily. please suggest some over-the-counter eye drops to comfort his computer strained eyes.

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When my eyes feel dry, what is the better choice of over-the-counter eye drops to buy? i don't usually need/wear my glasses everyday/all day.

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