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Which is best cheap eye drops for dry eye since within one month of opening of cap it need to be used so major drops are waste

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Ecotears eye drop ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I am breastfeeding mom, please suggest good eye drops for reducing eye dryness as eyes are paining due to dryness

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You can use Refresh tears [carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)] eye drops and can try to limit screen time if possible. ...  Read More

My job requires me to sit in front of the computer for most part of the day. I have been noticing drying of my eyes over the past few days. Are there any general eye drops which could help me?

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Hello You may use lubricating eyedrop frequently like refresh tears ...  Read More

Hello past 5 years was suffering from eye dryness went to eye doctor @ Sankara Nethrayala hospital. Doctor recommended to use refresh tears eye drops. Yesterday I went to pharmacy shop to purchase eye drops they said that refresh eye drops supply stopped is that true? any other alternative drops for that must be powerful. Exception per day 1 dosage

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Pl use Sustain ultra eye drops, 2drops 3times a day.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

I appreciate you replying to the two questions, situation provided in detail below. As I have already visited doctor I know the medicine works for me. But I want to check on any side effects of using eye drops for dryness, any alternatives home remedies. Thanks!! I have irritation in eyes. I had eye doctor appointment and they prescribed me to use

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1. yes it can be used regularly. Put one drop at a time 2. I don't prefer putting rose water in eyes..better to use systane ultra eye drop. You can do cold compresses ...  Read More

Suggest some eye drops for dry eyes, feeling dryness from yesterday after watching the laptop screen for a longer time..

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You can use lubricating eye drop While using digital devices, every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at a distant object 20 feet away. Consult sos ...  Read More

Hi.. I would like to know if there are some side effects for long term use of eye drops Systane Ultra for my dry eyes problem? Can I use them regularly on daily basis for years? I get relief with them for my dry eyes.. Also please suggest me if refresh tears is better or Systane Ultra is good enough?

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Hello A. You may use systane ultra for life long without fear B. There is no side effects with this eyedrop C. . Systane ultra is better Regards ...  Read More

Hi all.. I have been experiencing dry eyes for few months now. Problem is that I have not been able to close my eyes fully while sleeping.. Eyelids remain partially opened so in the morning I feel very dry n uncomfortable eyes. Same happens while watching computer or TV for a long time. I want to try some eye drops for the same. Not been able to de

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Hello A. Both systane ultra and refresh tears are good...Systane ultra is better B. There is no side effect on long term use C. There is no permanent cure for dryness. Regards ...  Read More

Is it fine to use rose water eye drops if I have eye strain and dry eyes? (Symptoms of computer vision syndrome). I wear glasses too (-0.5)

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No idea ..sometimes the drops may not be sterile, ph balanced or osmolarity balanced. There are n number of cooling eye drops available in the market. ...  Read More

Are sofirx eye drops safe to use for dry eyes?...if used daily for a month and around 3 times a day...I'm having excessive blinking

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Yes it's for dry eye ...  Read More

My son took Accutane (isotretinoin) (20 mg) for about 2 weeks. Shortly after starting it, he developed significant dryness and discomfort. He stopped the medicine about 35 days ago, but symptoms are still present and fluctuate in severity. Eyes: He has dry and sometimes painful eyes. Eye drops provide temporary relief. He feels the left upper eyeli

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kindly connect..need a proper evaluation ...  Read More

My son took Accutane (isotretinoin) (20 mg) for about 2 weeks. Shortly after starting it, he developed significant dryness and discomfort. He stopped the medicine about 35 days ago, but symptoms are still present and fluctuate in severity. Eyes: He has dry and sometimes painful eyes. Ey

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Hello Yes you can check the dryness in the eye with schirmer test Please consult for proper guidance and treatment ...  Read More

My son took Accutane (isotretinoin) (20 mg) for about 2 weeks. Shortly after starting it, he developed significant dryness and discomfort. He stopped the medicine about 35 days ago, but symptoms are still present and fluctuate in severity. Eyes: He has dry and sometimes painful eyes. Ey

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Isotretinoin can cause dryness Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

My son took Accutane (isotretinoin) (20 mg) for about 2 weeks. Shortly after starting it, he developed significant dryness and discomfort. He stopped the medicine about 35 days ago, but symptoms are still present and fluctuate in severity. Eyes: He has dry and sometimes painful eyes. Eye

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

I accidentally put otrovin paediatric drop in my 2½years old daughter eye only one drop in left eye is causing any problems

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Greetings Kindly wash eye with clean water Use lubricant like refresh tears eyedrop 4 times daily If there is any redness or watering consult local ophthalmologist ...  Read More

Hello, I need 1 Help as my Jiju lives in USA n working in IT firm n recently diagnosed with dry eye, extreme pain in eyes , face, neck n back. He has dizziness too. In previous blood test v come to know that he has extreme level B12 difficeincy (97) n vitamin D (13) n doctors gave injections shots n supplements also . Doctors told to take B12 injec

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1 Dry Eye will give him only eye and vision trouble 2 His neck back pain and numbness and dullness are all not related to Dry eye 3. Vitamin deficiencies need supplemental support which he is taking ...  Read More

How long should be the gap between 3 different eye drops if each eye drop is to be used every 4 hours for 4 times a day?

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U can put immediately one after the other No issue ...  Read More

How long should be the gap between 3 different eye drops if each eye drop is to be used every 4 hours for 4 times a day?

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Normally eye drops will take 5 to 10 minutes to absorb. You can take a gap off 5 to 10 minutes between the 3 types of drops. Please consult for proper treatment ...  Read More

How long should be the gap between 3 different eye drops if each eye drop is to be used every 4 hours for 4 times a day?

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5-10 mins gap ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I am using Wheezal Eye Bright Eye Drops(image attached) and experience burning/stinging after putting them in my eyes. An ophthalmologist advised me not to use such homeopathic eye drops, saying they may irritate or damage the eyes. Is this burning normal ? Are these drops safe for long-term use, or can they harm the eyes? I do not hav

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Self prescribing of the homeopathy medicines should be avoided for better results, kindly consult homeopathic physician for further assistance. ...  Read More

I am type 1 diabetic since many years,i went through Lasic in my teenage years recently i noticed that when i see from both eyes objects looks clear but when i try to see separately one eye vision is little blurry,also i somwtimes feel irritation itchiness in both eyes,one time there was also redness in both eyes when i woke up.i check my blood sug

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You need to get your eye sight checked along with fundus examination by ophthalmologist ...  Read More

I have done icl eye surgery 82days back. And doctor prescribed Nextane PF eye drops for three months. Can i switch to anyother eye drops or do i need to buy nextane again? Please suggest anyother pf eye drops. Is it ok to use preservative eye drops or should i only use pf eye drops?

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You can use regular (non-PF) lubricating drops occasionally. After 3 months But if using drops >4 times/day, it is better to stay with PF drops to avoid irritation from preservatives like Benzalkon ...  Read More

Is it necessary to use moxigram/tobramycin eye drops within 1 month of opening even if we store it properly in a fridge for a longer duration of time.

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Yes sir , after opening any eye drops or ointment you have to discard it within 28 days to 3o days to prevent self inoculated infection ...  Read More

Hi, I have dry eye n I am using aquim gel at night n morning as prescribed by doctor Also i am using nextane drops. Above is helping me. The problem is when I work in system, nextane drops gets dried up quickly , then again i face irritation. Wat I tried was initially apply coconut oil on the eyelid it was helping n it also start irritating. I

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Get a detailed cornea specialist examination. You may need other eyedrops based on your severity and other associated conditions. ...  Read More

Hi, I am using Ducira gel for my dry eye relief, it is not helping me that much. Can u pls suggest any other gel. pl,z

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Soha liquigel ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, Can refresh tears and Theo tears D can be used given a gap of 1 hr or so? This is related to dry eye

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yes you can 15mins gap is also sufficient ...  Read More

Hi.I am two and half month pregnant.4 days back I got eye infection.it is bacterial infection.I consulted opthamalogist and they have given me toba eye drops to use for 7 days.is toba antibiotique eye drops safe in pregnancy? When I google it it shows like unsafe.please tell me toba eye drops are safe in pregnancy or not?does it cause any harm to b

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Consult please ...  Read More

Good afternoon sir/madam.i'm two and half month pregnant.i got bacterial infection for my left eye.it was red and itchy.Eye doctor suggest me to use Toba eye drops for 1 week.shall I use toba drops?is it safe during pregnancy?it is ok for fetal development?

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Yes for 1week it's usually safe ...  Read More

Some time I feel dryness in my eyes And it eching very badly And if i stay in front of screen my headache starts

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You can use lubricating eye drop While using digital devices, every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at a distant object 20 feet away. Minimize screen time. Maintain right posture while u ...  Read More

Hello doctors, Im 20 and have a very active screen time. Unfortunately, as a student and learner, I cannot lower my screen time a lot, but I still want to save my eyes from the damage that screens do to them. Please advise what eye drops would be best for dry eyes and to keep my eyes safe in general? Would appreciate it if the eye drops were lubric

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You May take Soha eye drops, 2 drops 4 times a day. Pl consult. ...  Read More

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