Painful eye after sleeping with eye open

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Asked for Male, 34 Years

I have an issue where I sometimes I sleep with my eyes slightly open. I am prescribed a cream to use at night and false tears to use during the day. Today my eye is really painful and I was wondering if there are eye drops I could buy with local anaesthetic or a pain killer over the counter? Thanks

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Dr. Vaibhev Mittal Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 16 yrs exp Sangrur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 16 yrs exp Sangrur

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Hello You may use proparacaine which is a local topical anaesthetic eyedrop but it's duration of action is less You may use painkiller like ibuprofen to control the pain Try A. Cold compresses B. Use goggles C. Use false tears eyedrop frequently You may close your eyes with a tape at night to prevent exposure keratitis

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