Why Do My Eyes Feel WORSE After Eye Drops?

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When suffering from dry eye disease or having red irritated eyes, many people reach for lubricating eye drops. But can eye drops make dry eyes worse? This question is more common than you would think, as many people may experience worsening red eyes or a burning or stinging sensation after using eye drops. Thankfully, there are a few explanations to why it sometimes feels like eye drops make dry eye worse. In this video, we will review the main reasons why your eyes burn after eye drops and share some helpful tips about the best eye drops for dry eyes.

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About this video: Ever wondered “why do my eyes feel worse after eye drops?” In this video, Dr. Allen from Doctor Eye Health reviews why some people may feel using eye drops makes dry eyes worse. Specifically, this video goes over multiple types of lubricating eye drops and which are the best eye drops for dry eyes.

[hundeware]

I had issues with my eyes were so dry, it was so red and burning everyday.. i bought clear eyes and it may it worse.. I just had my eyes check and the doctor told me that the bottom part of my eyes are very dry so she prescribe "SOOTHE" LUBRICANT OINTMENT and so far its working, there is such a difference now, no irritation or burning.. very happy.. thanks for the tips.. love your channel...

[maxarendorff]

My eyes feel worse after eye drops even when using preservative-free lubricating eye drops (not the redness relief kind). IMO, lubricating eye drops don't really help with evaporative dry eye because they evaporate within minutes and leave the eye drier than before.

[YYCEyeGuyGord]

Every time someone enters my clinic, and I read on the intake form that they complain about dry eyes, I then look directly to what eye drops they use. The vast majority of the time, they're using visine and that triggers my "ah-hah" moment.

[fairwind]

Redness and stinging and burning happens every time and I use preservative free eye drops already and I have allergic reaction to most eye drops and sensitive skin

[thabosenwamadi]

Hi, I also had severe dry eye after using artificial tears. The drops we'll have the immediate dryness effect and ointment the long-term and worse effect

[littlequeen]

My optometrist doesn’t know yet, but I stopped using my Restasis because I never ever had burning eyes, or hurting eyes until I started using all of these dang drops prescribed for me. I’m using the best on the market.

[mattgravat]

I use preservative free, Refresh. Can only do 1 a day cause more leads to stinging and bad vision. Had full cornea transplant just over a year ago. Tried all the tips, nothing works seemingly.

[martinp.]

I have been using Combigan for over 10 years and lately they have been stinging my eyes, it never used too. The Lumigan is ok when I use it at night. These eye meds I'll be using for life.

[WJSpies]

Yes.. I used Rx eye drops for glacoma for years, then surgery for cataracts with shunts put into eyes for glacoma. No more drops required but then dry eye set in. Doc gave me Refresh LiquiGel to resolve dry eye.
Worked okay kinda sorts but after putting drops in my eyes they felt strange for a few hours. Relief seemed iffy at best. She then prescribed an ointment that worked but blurred vision for a while, depending on variables unknown to me.
After trial & error I figured out I needed both drops & ointment combined - one to augment the other.
Drops worked but only if oil based ointment allowed them to remain in the eye longer.
Why can't my doc explain this? She's a highly respected eye surgeon, but I don't think she likes having to repeat the same old song and dance to every patient funneling into her care.
She's very intense but also very detached. I suspect behaviorally she can't help this. She has mellowed some, after taking time off to have a baby.
I'm verging on asking for one of her other associate docs to work with. If a major problem comes up they can always fall back on her as a backup.

[rinty]

Hi there, Im pretty much new to your channel, and i love it that you have answers for problems a lot of ppl have.. I'm from New Zealand, and Im 61 years old, got diagnosed at 30 years old, with Macular Degeneration, a few years back I got Glaucoma, and about 4 years ago I got Bilateral cataracts, which the doctor said they cant remove them because the chances are high, that I could lose my sight very quickly.. I have drops for Glaucoma 3 times a day, and I get really dry eyes now, so in between these drops ive been putting in other drops to help reduce the burning, but it doesnt really help at all.. But anyway I just wanted to let you know that im about on your pages at times, and I just wanted to say I think you are awesome at explaining things, and you are just being so happy to be helping others on here.. Keep up the great work..👓😀

[scottmiller]

My eyes frequently burn with Systane Complete and Pataday, 2 drops that my dr. and others have recommended for low irritation. I often have to sit for 15 minutes with my eyes closed after using drops b/c it hurts too much to have them open - I certainly can't drive like that. The nanodropper looks cool.

[kirstenwk]

Thank you for your channel. I have terrible dry eyes but I’ve learned a lot about dry eyes through you.

[paulwalther]

I had laser eye surgery 20 years ago and have severe dry eye. Even using preservative free eye drops if I use them multiple times per day they cause irritation too.

[jeffreyrood]

Yes, this video is an answer to prayer. I've diagnosed with sjogren's disease and I have this all the time. So glad you made this video!

[boatman]

I suffer from chronic dry eye caused by Sjogren's syndrome and use Restasis as my main medication. But I also use preservative free eyedrops as many as 10-20 times a day depending upon symptoms. Before settling upon Thera Tears preservative frre drops I tried 8 other big name preservative drops and they all irritated my eyes. Even the very expensive Oasis eyedrops recommended by my ophthalmologist were very irritating. So my guess is it pays to try a variety of differeent drops if the first ones you use don't work well.

[hepgeoff]

Thanks for the info! I was using Systane Complete and noticed my eyes burned after applying. My eye doctor recommended switching to preservative free drops, so I am now using Systane Ultra PF (preservative free). No more issues of burning eyes.

[youngimages]

I found a spray that sprays over a closed eye.
Then u blink and it goes into the eye, no rubbing or touching eye.
It had the effect of moisture, not at all cooling or refreshing, just moisture, like normalizing the eye, any dryness just became normal.
I didn’t even use eye drops that much because all those chemicals can’t be good, so I really liked the gentle spray over a closed eye.
I began to use it every morning, sometimes thru-out the day, no side effects at all.
It was a teeny tiny bottle, went thru it fast, sought out some more, can’t find it any more :-/
Too good to last I guess…

[timhautzinger]

My dry eye routine continues to grow every year, and it's exacerbated by my glaucoma, Simbrinza followed by DuoTrav, followed by Xiidra to start my day. Aritficial tears throughout the day. Evening is warm compress, followed by Lid'n'lash cleaning/massage, followed by Simbrinza, and again followed by Xiidra. Adds up to over 75 minutes everyday of eyecare. IOL has helped lower the eye pressure and I usually hover around 12/13 but still occasionally jump to the high 40's. At that point I'm on Acetazolamide for 4/5 days of hell but the numbers do come back down to normal.Just have to remind myself that's not 1940 as I would be blind.
I find your vid's very informative and I'm waiting for the day you announce a breakthrough.

[spiritualnexus]

I've been suffered with dry eyes for years especially when i wake up. It felt dry like Sahara Desert

[marlenesingleton]

I have dry eyes. It's just my right one, and I use Systane for dry eyes. I use it 2 to 3 times a day and I don't have trouble with my eyes for the rest of the day. And I want to say thank you for making the videos, they are so helpful.