Why do my eye drops sting my eyes

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?

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 ... Read More

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See a doctor: You need to rule out Sjorgen's syndrome and other autoimmune disorders. It may just be an allergic condition as well. There are drops such as Restasis... Read More

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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?

Answer

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

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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?

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.

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Question 4

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?

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 bac... Read More

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Question 5

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

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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 ... Read More

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Question 6

Should polysporone eye drops sting?

Answer

Yes: Most eye drops do burn or sting.

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Question 7

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

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 d... Read More

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Question 8

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 ?

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 app... Read More

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Question 9

Daily eye drops for whiter eyes?

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 th... Read More

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Question 10

Can eye drops help blood shot eyes?

Answer

Yes: If the redness is caused by allergy or dry eyes - drops can help tremendously. Sometimes the redness is due to blepharitis or an underlying disease. ... Read More

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Why do my eye drops sting my eyes

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?

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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?

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

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?

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

Should polysporone eye drops sting?

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

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 ?

Daily eye drops for whiter eyes?

Can eye drops help blood shot eyes?

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