Is it safe switching eye drops?

Question

i'm using visine for like a day and so far it's done nothing. my eye still itches. is it safe to switch to other eye drops? and what is wrong with my eye? it suddenly started itching but it's not red. it's been about 2 days. is it from dirt? coz i play soccer. help me?

Answer 1

i don't think changing your eye drops would do any harm, but i think you should go to your Dr's or opticians asp to get them checked out.

Answer 2

you know when folks suffer from hay fever, well you seem to have a similar allergy effecting you eyes, try putting used warm tea bags on your eyes every now and then throughout the day and evening.This will soothe them and clean out anything that you may have gotten in your eyes, and dont forget this is a funny time of year just now.I dont advise you to switch eye drops unless you clarify this with your GP lol. hope you feel better soon.

Answer 3

Please don't use Visine. It sounds like your itchy eyes could be dry eye or an allergy. If you go to your pharmacy and ask for an over the counter allergic drop (there are several), they can help you. Go by the directions and see what happens. There are also many over the counter wetting drops, you might get one of them as well. You can use them (the wetting drops only) as often as you like.

If the situation continues, see a doctor. He/she will be able to diagnose your problem and give you a drop that is a prescription that will help you.

No Visine though!

Best Wishes

Answer 4

you could have allergies, you can also buy allergy eye drops they contain an antihistamine which aids with the itching. if the itching continues and there is yellowish discharge see your dr. pink eye alert.