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Eye drop usage
Hello, Using drops on a daily basis is a common practice in the general population. There are a variety of over the counter drops. 1) Redness relieving drops have vasoconstrictive READ MORE
Hello,
Using drops on a daily basis is a common practice in the general population. There are a variety of over the counter drops.
1) Redness relieving drops have vasoconstrictive agents. Redness relieving drops, such as Visine or Murine, can be safely used once or twice a day. However, it is best to reserve redness relieving drops for only occasional use - less than once a day. Lumify is a new redness relieving drop by Bausch & Lomb that is effective for up to 8 hours after use.
2) Lubrication drops are for adding moisture to the surface of the eye. There are lubricating drops and lubricating gels. Either drops or gels are good to use during the day to relieve symptoms such as burning, grittiness, redness, blurred vision, and itching. Lubrication drops are safe to use as needed - even multiple times per day. If one is using lubrication drops as much as 4 times per day, a prescription drop for dry eyes might be warranted.
3) Antihistamine drops help relieve itching. Over the counter antihistamine drops are safe to use on a daily basis for extended periods of time to alleviate itching, redness and tearing secondary to allergies.
As you can see, there are different categories of over the counter drops that are safe to use daily.
Dr. A. E. Bishop
Using drops on a daily basis is a common practice in the general population. There are a variety of over the counter drops.
1) Redness relieving drops have vasoconstrictive agents. Redness relieving drops, such as Visine or Murine, can be safely used once or twice a day. However, it is best to reserve redness relieving drops for only occasional use - less than once a day. Lumify is a new redness relieving drop by Bausch & Lomb that is effective for up to 8 hours after use.
2) Lubrication drops are for adding moisture to the surface of the eye. There are lubricating drops and lubricating gels. Either drops or gels are good to use during the day to relieve symptoms such as burning, grittiness, redness, blurred vision, and itching. Lubrication drops are safe to use as needed - even multiple times per day. If one is using lubrication drops as much as 4 times per day, a prescription drop for dry eyes might be warranted.
3) Antihistamine drops help relieve itching. Over the counter antihistamine drops are safe to use on a daily basis for extended periods of time to alleviate itching, redness and tearing secondary to allergies.
As you can see, there are different categories of over the counter drops that are safe to use daily.
Dr. A. E. Bishop
What are the best foods for healthy eyes?
Hi, I appreciate your concern as a mom myself. These days, even we adults use our cellular phones as little computers. My kids would often became "bored" with "board" games, and READ MORE
Hi, I appreciate your concern as a mom myself. These days, even we adults use our cellular phones as little computers. My kids would often became "bored" with "board" games, and their entertainment and down time was often spent on computers, tablets or on their phones. The good news is that your daughter's future refractive error or need for prescription glasses should not be altered or influenced by her interest in activities involving near vision demand, That being said, is it good to take a break every 30 minutes or so to allow her eyes to relax accommodative focus. Even a 10 minute break is sufficient. If she happens to do an occasional marathon (hours at a time) of near vision activity or TV use, don't be alarmed. We tend to be genetically prone to a variety of refractive errors (need for glasses) and her visual activities should not alter this fact significantly. As far as foods and supplements - at her young age of 7 the most important diet would include colorful fruits and vegetables and a well rounded diet as recommended by her primary care doctor. Limited sweets and junk food is always recommended for overall health now and later in life. Eye diseases can manifest later in life secondary to lifestyle choices, so find peace of mind in just teaching her healthy
I am getting a headache from my glasses. Please help.
Hi, sorry you suffer with chronic headaches. Headaches are a common, chief complaint from patients when having their eye exam. It is especially important to know if headaches are READ MORE
Hi, sorry you suffer with chronic headaches. Headaches are a common, chief complaint from patients when having their eye exam. It is especially important to know if headaches are associated with a specific activity i.e. computer, reading. It is important to know if the headaches occur at the same time of day or if they are random. Waking up with headaches is not associated with eye tension generally, as your eyes have been resting.
Headaches that are frequent, located across the brow and/or around your eyes, that are later in the day can be attributed to eye strain and an eyeglass prescription may alleviate them. The reasons that one can suffer with chronic headaches are vast. Investigative studies and a headache workup with your primary care physician or a neurologist can give you answers, if your glasses are not eliminating your headaches. I always tell my patients to call if the headaches are not better after two weeks of wearing their glasses full time. Prompt referral is in order if chronic headaches persist.
Headaches that are frequent, located across the brow and/or around your eyes, that are later in the day can be attributed to eye strain and an eyeglass prescription may alleviate them. The reasons that one can suffer with chronic headaches are vast. Investigative studies and a headache workup with your primary care physician or a neurologist can give you answers, if your glasses are not eliminating your headaches. I always tell my patients to call if the headaches are not better after two weeks of wearing their glasses full time. Prompt referral is in order if chronic headaches persist.
Why are my eyes so sensitive to light?
Hello,
You ask a question that eye doctors hear quite often. I would like to know if you have always been photophobic (sensitive to light) or if it is a new symptom? If you READ MORE
Hello,
You ask a question that eye doctors hear quite often. I would like to know if you have always been photophobic (sensitive to light) or if it is a new symptom? If you have always been photophobic, that may just be normal for you. Some people are just more sensitive to light than others. That mandates the need for sunglasses outside which protects your eyes from UV damage over time. Wearing sunglasses when outdoors is protective against macular degeneration later in life and pterygiums (growths on the external eye which can extend onto the cornea) just to name a couple of pathologies which can be caused by overexposure to UV light. If this symptom is new, than having a comprehensive eye examination is important to rule out inflammation which might be causing the photophobia. Bottom line, if this is a new symptom - get an eye examination.
You ask a question that eye doctors hear quite often. I would like to know if you have always been photophobic (sensitive to light) or if it is a new symptom? If you have always been photophobic, that may just be normal for you. Some people are just more sensitive to light than others. That mandates the need for sunglasses outside which protects your eyes from UV damage over time. Wearing sunglasses when outdoors is protective against macular degeneration later in life and pterygiums (growths on the external eye which can extend onto the cornea) just to name a couple of pathologies which can be caused by overexposure to UV light. If this symptom is new, than having a comprehensive eye examination is important to rule out inflammation which might be causing the photophobia. Bottom line, if this is a new symptom - get an eye examination.
My eye looks different because of my astigmatism. Anything I can do?
Patients are often concerned about asymmetry in the appearance of their eyes, so your question is not uncommon. If you mean that your eyes look different when wearing your glasses, READ MORE
Patients are often concerned about asymmetry in the appearance of their eyes, so your question is not uncommon. If you mean that your eyes look different when wearing your glasses, sometimes the eye with higher prescription or higher astigmatism may look different in size or even distorted when compared to the other eye. Often doctors can order specific lens materials or alter the glasses prescription to minimize asymmetric appearance when looking in the mirror. If you notice the difference in how your eyes look with glasses, but notice that your eyes look more alike without glasses then wearing contact lenses would eliminate the difference you are noticing when looking in the mirror. If your eyes look different when looking in the mirror without glasses on, it is likely secondary to differences in lid position between your eyes. I would need more details on your particular situation to be more specific.
Dr. B
Dr. B
Why does my eyesight get worse every year?
This is a good questions and I understand your concern. The answer can vary depending on the type of refractive error you have and your age. If you are under the age of 22 years READ MORE
This is a good questions and I understand your concern. The answer can vary
depending on the type of refractive error you have and your age. If you
are under the age of 22 years and if you are near sighted (myopic) (blurred
distance vision without glasses), this slight change each year is very
normal. Typically a myopic person's refractive error (glasses prescription)
will be fairly stable throughout your 20s and 30s. After age 40, a person's
eyes will go through changes requiring the need to add a bifocal to your
lenses. Again, this is completely normal. If a person if far sighted
(hyperopic) (blurred near vision without glasses and/or eye strain with
reading), a slight change each year is normal, even throughout your 20s and
30s. After 40, a bifocal will help you see optimally at distance and near.
If you have astigmatism (especially high astigmatism) it is not unusual to
find slight changes each year. An increase in astigmatism every year
throughout your 20s and 30s would trigger an investigation of the health of
your cornea to rule out corneal dystrophies such as keratoconus. No matter
what your age, large, frequent changes or fluctuations in your prescription
could possibly indicate systemic issues such as high blood glucose levels
or can occur with some medications such as oral steroids. Since you mention
slight change yearly, it is unlikely due to systemic issues or to a corneal
dystrophy. As you can see, the answer to your question can vary based on
your age and type of refractive error you have.
Keep getting your eyes checked annually and let me know if you have further
questions...
Dr. B
depending on the type of refractive error you have and your age. If you
are under the age of 22 years and if you are near sighted (myopic) (blurred
distance vision without glasses), this slight change each year is very
normal. Typically a myopic person's refractive error (glasses prescription)
will be fairly stable throughout your 20s and 30s. After age 40, a person's
eyes will go through changes requiring the need to add a bifocal to your
lenses. Again, this is completely normal. If a person if far sighted
(hyperopic) (blurred near vision without glasses and/or eye strain with
reading), a slight change each year is normal, even throughout your 20s and
30s. After 40, a bifocal will help you see optimally at distance and near.
If you have astigmatism (especially high astigmatism) it is not unusual to
find slight changes each year. An increase in astigmatism every year
throughout your 20s and 30s would trigger an investigation of the health of
your cornea to rule out corneal dystrophies such as keratoconus. No matter
what your age, large, frequent changes or fluctuations in your prescription
could possibly indicate systemic issues such as high blood glucose levels
or can occur with some medications such as oral steroids. Since you mention
slight change yearly, it is unlikely due to systemic issues or to a corneal
dystrophy. As you can see, the answer to your question can vary based on
your age and type of refractive error you have.
Keep getting your eyes checked annually and let me know if you have further
questions...
Dr. B
