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Eye Drops for Dry Eyes: Do They Really Work?

Written By Roda Novenario

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Dry eyes are such a pain! If you’re like me, you wake up with stinging eyes. A trip to the bathroom to douse water over them doesn’t work. Sometimes, water makes the condition feel worse. Even after a good night’s sleep, your eyes feel tired. You are sensitive to light. And you may also feel some itchiness and a sandy feeling in your eyes.

These are just some symptoms of dry eyes and dry eye syndrome, a condition affecting up to 34% of the population and up to 70% of older people.

Despite these staggering statistics, many people choose to ignore their dry eyes. Or, they don’t book an appointment with their eye doctor to get a proper diagnosis and prescription. It is tempting to self-diagnose and just choose from the many over-the-counter eye drops for dry eyes. But do you know which ones to choose? And do they really work?

Red Eye Drops: Do They Really Work?

Written By Courtney Dryer

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“Get the red out” eye drops are often advertised as a quick, easy solution for red, irritated eyes. These red eye drops are popular, cheap, and readily available.

Who hasn’t picked up one of these at the drugstore for a recurring red eye? But are they safe for long-term use?

While these products can temporarily reduce redness, they often contain ingredients called vasoconstrictors that constrict blood vessels to alleviate redness for a short time. Unfortunately, chronic use of these red eye drops can lead to long-term eye health issues, including “rebound redness,” worsening dryness, and even more serious eye conditions.

Presbyopia Eye Drops: A Practical Guide

Written By Michael Healy

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You may rely on eye drops for a variety of reasons: to treat allergies, relieve dry eyes, treat minor infections, and possibly, to help minimize the effects of glaucoma. As shocking as it may sound, you can add treating presbyopia to the list.

The development of presbyopia eye drops is great news for the nearly two-billion people who suffer from the condition.