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Red, itchy eyes, especially at the end of the day. i use zyrtec (cetirizine) and eye drops daily, even prescription drops didn't help. ointment made them redder! ideas?

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Dr. Richard Lehrer answered

Specializes in Glaucoma

Sounds like Dry eye: Try using artificial tears especially before the irritation starts. Avoid smoke, wind on eyes, take breaks while reading or using the computer. If no improvement in several days i would recommend that you see your eye doctor.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Red, itchy eyes, especially at the end of the day. i use zyrtec (cetirizine) and eye drops daily, even prescription drops didn't help. ointment made them redder! ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Lehrer answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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