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Is it safe to use regular eye drops for dry eyes with glaucoma medication drops?
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Yes: Yes. It is safe but you should use preservative free artificial tears and do not use them within 30 minutes of the other medications.
Answered 6/15/2020
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Usually: As long as you are waiting at least 5-10 minutes after your glaucoma drops. Otherwise you may be rinsing out medication. Make sure you don't use "red out" drops as these might affect your glaucoma.
Answered 12/2/2012
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