A 36-year-old member asked:

antihistamines dried out eyes, what to do?

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Dr. Timothy Carey answered

Ophthalmology 36 years experience

Yes: Antihistamines can dry the eye. Try artificial tear drops 4 times a day and if that doesn't work see an eye doctor.

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I used 1 drop of an old bottle of gentamicin drops for red eyes not relieved by antihistamine drops . Must i continue taking now, 4x/day for 5-7 days?

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A 26-year-old male asked:

I have puffy eyelid (upper) for past 2 days on my both eyes, the right one more. It does not itch, burn or anything else. It's just there. I have used pataday and took antihistamine.?

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If I'm taking my nasal steroid spray do I have to continue with antihistamines because it makes my eyes dry?

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My right eye has swollen up red, rims of eyes are itchy. Antihistamine tablets working slowly but I have rough crystallised skin under and side eye?

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Hello my eye lids/under eyes are swollen. It has been for three days now. I have had antihistamine. Worries it is a result of inflammation/toxicity in my body. Please advise on next steps - should I go for tests and if so, which ones?

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