• tygerprints
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    91 year ago

    Makes me afraid to use ANY eye drops now. And I have a dry eye problem and red eyes almost constantly. Is it still safe to use Visine?

    • @iforgotmyinstance
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      101 year ago

      I used Refresh single use artifical tears. Massive plastic waste but it’s been my go-to since laser eye surgery. Each dosage is individually packaged.

      Every ophthalmologist I’ve seen hates the reusable bottles of eyedrops for various reasons, primarily because they have additives for anti-microbial action. These additives do not help hydrate your eye in any way.

      https://www.refreshbrand.com/Products/refresh-plus

      Costco sells the 100 pack for 20 bucks.

      • @boeman
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        21 year ago

        There are a few brands of preservative free drops that aren’t single use now. The applicator on these is different so the preservative is not needed. Granted. I use single use refresh most of the time at home, but I carry a bottle of preservative free when I go out.

    • @anon_8675309
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      101 year ago

      Visine( get the red out) works by shrinking blood vessels. Your eye is red because you need more blood flow. Don’t use visine.

      Saline as needed is the way to go.

    • @JigglySackles
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      91 year ago

      Never use Visine. It’s likely making your problem worse, especially if you use it chronically. Try Refresh, Systane, or even Blink, they work better and have a variety of options. Including an overnight gel.

    • @[email protected]
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      1 year ago

      I worked as an opthalmic tech for a few years, and anecdotally, my patients had the most success with Systane Gel. I rarely, if ever, use eye drops, but I have a bottle of that and it’s very good. Avoid anything that advertises red-eye relief. They can cause acute problems including ACA Glaucoma (Anatomically Narrow Angles can exist in patients who have never seen an optho), at least this is what the drug rep told us (about his own products).

      • Broma
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        21 year ago

        Minty eye drops remind me of a brand I used to use frequently, Rohto! Man, it’s been ages since I’ve even seen them in stores.

        • @[email protected]
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          21 year ago

          That’s the one! I have three bottles of it and never use eye drops. BUT WHEN I DO, I love how minty they are!

    • @Yawweee877h444
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      11 year ago

      The more popular brands visine and clear eyes are not on the list, so hopefully safe.