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Cold compressed for dry eyes
My eyes feel dry and strained from 15 to 20 days .whenever I use cold compress it gives me relief. How long can I do cold compress and how many times a day... For how many days I can continue with cold compress. I also use eco tears eye drops once or twice a day.
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A. You can do cold compresses as much as you like. However,2-3 times daily helps
B. You can continue doing cold compresses and include this in your routine
C.keep using eco tears 3-4 times daily
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can continue cold compresses.
Can use eye drop ecotear drops 2-3 times a day for a month
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Vadodara
Cold compression should be done always.
Avoid rubbing
Maintain hygiene
Blink more
Drink water adequately
Cold compression for 10 min
Cold water lavage
Follow rule of 20-
Means after 20 min of work ,take rest for 20 sec and look at 20feet distance
Reduce brightness of the screen
Away from AC Airflow
Use lubricant drop- refresh liquigel
Wear glasses outside
Take nuts for essential fatty acids (Omega 3)
Avoid second hand smoke
May need physical consultation for thorough slit lamp examination
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl use Refresh tears, 2drops 3times a day.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
You can do cold compress 2-3 times. You should use eco tears more frequently (at least 4 times)
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