Eye irritation????

Question

My eyes have been irritating for about 1-2 weeks. they are blood shot, and irritating. im some-what sure its not pink eye because it doesnt look as bad. i bought Visine to help my eyes. but it hasnt been doing much.

What should i do, and what could it be? since it has been irritating for so long.

Answer 1

i have worked in  ophthalmology for 8 years and as long as there is no discharge or light sensitivity it sounds like ocular allergies.  There are a few over the counter drops like zaditor is one.  I would stop the visine since all it does is mask the problem instead of helping.  Visine basically constricts the blood vessels on the white part of your eye makin them appear white.

Answer 2

Hi

I would see an eye doctor before doing anything.

Answer 3

If it has been going on that long, I would see an ophthalmologist (eye doctor). They are qualified to diagnose abnormalities of the eye and perform eye surgery (not that you would need that.)

Otherwise, I use Thera Tears for an eye lubricant. You can buy it at most any pharmacy. It's one of the best solutions for eye irritation.

Answer 4

As everyone else has stated don't try and self medicate...go to an optometrist....if it's been going on for a few weeks, you want to get it seen too...