A.) I was prescribed comfortz eye drop which contains ( hydroxypropyl methylcellulose + dextran 70 + glycerine) .One drop in each eye 3 times a day. My concern is that if I put 4 to 5 drops in the eye rather than one drop only, is it going to be safe? many times half portion of the first drop spills somewhere else on the face. And putting extra drops in the eye really feels good.
B.) I was prescribed this only for one month but as I am an avid computer user, I feel like more dependency on it . So for how long can I use it safely. And how many days of gap is required after certain period of time usage.
C.) The problem is evaporation of tears related.
D.) My right eye is more troublesome with pain and sometimes foreign body sensation. but left eye never gives symptoms of dryness.
E.) Should I switch to a different gel based eye drop after a month like refresh gel which has higher concentration (1 percent carboxymethyllulose). Please make me competent to take decisions myself in this.
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Our eye can accommodate just half a drop which is why the spillage of the other half. Instilling more than 1 drop isn't going to benefit additionally in any way. You can use the eyedrop 5-6 times a day though.
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If you need to use eyedrop for a longer period, it's always better to use an eyedrop which is completely or relatively preservative free. Genteal eyedrop and Refresh tears eye drop belong to these categories respectively. Second option is to use an eyedrop with a better retaining capacity like Maxmoist eyedrop which contains Sodium Hyaluronate. This stays in the eye for a longer time.
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These are tear replacement drops ..
1 or 2 drops are good enough to put.. more will just come out ..only wastage .
If you are comfortable with your drops..you can continue same ..
Frequency of installation up to you ..
You can continue till however long you want ...only discard after 1 month.
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