Question 1

i have very dry eyes. i roll my eyes because it makes them feel better but it's becoming a problem. my eyes sting alot but i can't use eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Artificial tears: I would advise the use of artificial tears / lubricating eye drops. Those are relatively benign. Follow up with an ophthalmologist to make sure there isn't a secondary reason for your dry eyes.

Question 2

my eyes are puffy itchy sting and sticky had these symptoms on and off for around a year i use antibiotic eye drops it clears up but return what is it?

Accepted Answer

Symtoms: Are more specific for allergies. ; puffiness and itching. Use or try allergy eye drops like zaditor (ketotifen) or alloway.

Question 3

accidentally put my daughters eye drops called polymyxin  instead of my patanol (olopatadine) eye drops. my . eyes sting..  hurts when putting my contacts?

Accepted Answer

Medication problem: Rinse your eyes and leave your contacts out for a few days.  If you have medication allergy to the medication get seen.

Question 4

my eyes have been hurting. it feels like a stinging, dry pain. i was recently told that i have macula degeneration and in the past as well. i feel like i just want to close them. (currently using optiv eye drops and macula health vitamins?

Accepted Answer

: I strongly recommend that you be treated &amp; followed by a retinologist. He/she will be up to date with the latest knowledge &amp; treatment about macular degeneration. He/she may refer you to a specialist in treatment of dry eyes..

Question 5

hi, eyes burn and sting randomly, or while yawning or tearing up. starts one side, the other side hurts after.eye discharge in morning. eye drops burn?

Accepted Answer

Dry eyes: Eye burning is most often due to drying of tear film or unstable tear film (unless a chemical or allergen has entered your eye). Discharge is from bacteria. See Eyedoc2020.blogspot.com on how to use warm lid compresses, diluted tea tree oil, artificial tears, increased omega 3 in diet to relieve symptoms.

Question 6

when i put in eye drops (lubricant, antihistamine, any kind) eyes "react" and burn, sting, get watery and get red before clearing up. why?

Accepted Answer

Can happen: Several eye drops are known to cause stinging or burning in eye when initially applied. This can make you feel that eye seems to be more red. As long as the symptoms go away, I wouldn't worry about it at all.

Question 7

should polysporone eye drops sting?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most eye drops do burn or sting.

Question 8

i just used bloodshot eye drops to take away the redness however, now theres a stinging pain and it slighltly took the redness away.

Accepted Answer

Dry eye: This suggests you have a dry eye syndrome and using the  appropriate  drops...starting with arificial tears and advancing, should be effective.  Use drops as often as needed  You will get no benefit by keeping them in the container.

Question 9

eyes are painful and gritty. use day & night eyedrops prescribed by optometrist, she said i have dry eye condition. drops dont help, been using them for over 6months , eyes sting in contact with water and especially in the evening ?

Accepted Answer

See doctor again: If you've not gotten better, you should be evaluated again, either by the original optometrist, or by another doctor or optometrist.  Although you apparently had dry eye syndrome when examined before, it seems that that is not what is causing your symptoms.  You may have something else as well, such as allergic conjunctivitis.

Question 10

daily eye drops for whiter eyes?

Accepted Answer

Tear replacement: Most eye reddnening is from eye dryness which can be treated with over the counter lubricating or tear replacement drops.  The drops that say 'gets the red out' are drying so avoid these unless you need an acute whitening for something like a picture.  If you think your redness is chronic,  see your ophthalmologist for evaluation.

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I have very dry eyes. i roll my eyes because it makes them feel better but it's becoming a problem. my eyes sting alot but i can't use eye drops?

A member asked:

My eyes are puffy itchy sting and sticky had these symptoms on and off for around a year i use antibiotic eye drops it clears up but return what is it?

A member asked:

Accidentally put my daughters eye drops called polymyxin instead of my patanol (olopatadine) eye drops. my . eyes sting.. hurts when putting my contacts?

A member asked:

My eyes have been hurting. it feels like a stinging, dry pain. i was recently told that i have macula degeneration and in the past as well. i feel like i just want to close them. (currently using optiv eye drops and macula health vitamins?

A member asked:

Hi, eyes burn and sting randomly, or while yawning or tearing up. starts one side, the other side hurts after.eye discharge in morning. eye drops burn?

A member asked:

When i put in eye drops (lubricant, antihistamine, any kind) eyes "react" and burn, sting, get watery and get red before clearing up. why?

A member asked:

Should polysporone eye drops sting?

A member asked:

I just used bloodshot eye drops to take away the redness however, now theres a stinging pain and it slighltly took the redness away.

A member asked:

Eyes are painful and gritty. use day & night eyedrops prescribed by optometrist, she said i have dry eye condition. drops dont help, been using them for over 6months , eyes sting in contact with water and especially in the evening ?

A member asked:

Daily eye drops for whiter eyes?

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