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What type of over-the-counter eye medicine should i use for dryness and itching that lasts a day or so?

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Dr. Christopher Dowd answered

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Lubricating drops: Look for plain lubricating or moisturizing drops for short-duration dryness/itching symptoms. If it's longer lasting you might consider allergy eye drops, but for a day or two i typically just recommend moisturizing drops.

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Answered 4/9/2014

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