“Can eye drops damage eyes?”
I am a 37 year old male. I want to know if eye drops can damage eyes?
6 Answers
Like any medication they can have serious side effects or allergic reactions. So depending on the medication the patient is monitored and previous allergy taken into account. If watched carefully this is usually not a problem.
Some types can
It depends on which eye drops you are talking about. The ones with preservative can irritate and cause allergic reactions. The ones used to get red out like visine or other ones that have epinephrine cause a rebound redness the more you use them .
Typically, no. Over the counter drops are safe when used as directed, but you can have allergic reactions to them. Prescription drops should only be taken by the intended user and as directed by the doctor, otherwise damage can occur.
No, it depends on what you are using them for.
Inappropriately used, yes
