A 41-year-old member asked:
How can i alleviate stinging eye pain / irritation?
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Dr. Rodney Remingtonanswered
Ophthalmology 25 years experience
Depends on cause: Dry eyes and allergies are two common causes of stinging eye pain. The former is commonly treated with artificial tears several times a day. The latter is treated with otc or prescription allergy eye drops. See your ophthalmologist for the specific cause of your irritation
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Last updated Apr 20, 2014
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