my eyes hurt, it's like acid when I have tears I bought some eye drops like my doctor told me but it hurts a lot, why and what to do the drops I bought are non-medicated artificial tears, my doctor told me to put this on to lubricate my eye and make it less dry no! it burns my eyes exactly like when I have real tears, it makes a really acidic sensation, I tried 2 kinds and I use it morning and evening for 2 weeks but it hurts my eyes when I apply it i tried the hydrasense for dry eyes and the systane hydration

I have dry eyes and artificial tears are irritating?

17-year-old woman2 years ago

my eyes hurt, it's like acid when I have tears I bought some eye drops like my doctor told me but it hurts a lot, why and what to do

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Good morning, ma'am,

What are the drops you are talking about?

What exactly did your doctor tell you?

Thank you for your help!

17-year-old woman · 2 years ago

the drops I bought are non-medicated artificial tears, my doctor told me to put this on to lubricate my eye and make it less dry

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Thanks for the feedback!

Did applying these drops help relieve the irritation? How often do you use them?

17-year-old woman · 2 years ago

no! it burns my eyes exactly like when I have real tears, it makes a really acidic sensation, I tried 2 kinds and I use it morning and evening for 2 weeks but it hurts my eyes when I apply it

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

I'm sorry to read this, could you tell me exactly what product you are using? Can you give me the exact names or upload the images?

17-year-old woman · 2 years ago

i tried the hydrasense for dry eyes and the systane hydration

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Thank you for the information, these are indeed usually effective products. However, when the eye is very dry, the application of artificial tears can be uncomfortable at first

I invite you to try one or the other of these products but at least 4 to 6 times a day (or more if needed) for 1 week.

If the situation persists without improvement or worsens, I suggest that you consult an optometrist for a thorough evaluation of your condition.

I remain available if you have any further questions!

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

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