Can you use redness relief drops after LASIK?

Every eye patient is different, but most patients will receive prescription eye drops to take directly before and after their LASIK surgery. After the first day, you can use preservative-free eye drops after LASIK as much as you would like. The standard recommended usage is 4 times a day.

What eye drops are safe after LASIK?

But whether you had Dry Eye prior to LASIK or experience it for the first time after, your doctor may have recommended artificial tears such as REFRESH OPTIVE® Lubricant Eye Drops and REFRESH PLUS® Lubricant Eye Drops. Both are preservative-free and recommended for post-LASIK dryness.

How do you treat rebound redness?

If you quit using them cold turkey, time it wisely because “the rebound redness will be significant for three to four days,” McDonald says. “An eye doctor can prescribe steroid drops to make withdrawal palatable.”

What eye drops help with redness?

Tetrahydrozoline, which is found in drops such as Visine. Tetrahydrozoline is a decongestant that, like naphazoline, clears redness caused by allergy, exhaustion, and irritation.

What can I use instead of Visine?

Now, there’s a new (and potentially better) player on pharmacy shelves: eye drops called Lumify, approved by the FDA in late 2017. Essentially, Lumify is similar to Visine in that it relieves redness and whitens the eyes, says Amy Lin, MD, associate professor in ophthalmology at the University of Utah Moran Eye Center.

Is Visine safe to use after LASIK?

Answer: You will use a steroid drop, and antibiotic drop, and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drop for about a week after your LASIK. After that it is best to use artificial tears for up to six months to avoid dry eyes. Please do not use Visine! It is toxic to the cornea.

Can I use regular eye drops a year after LASIK?

There’s no specific “cut-off date” to stop using eye drops after LASIK. As long as your eyes feel dry, you can use preservative-free lubricant eye drops. It’s important to stay in contact with your eye doctor during your recovery so you can let them know if you experience continuous, severe dryness.

Do red eye drops work?

In simple terms: these drops make the eyes appear whiter (almost like bleaching the eyes), but they cause long-term damage and don’t actually solve the root of the problem. If you look closely, their warning labels even say that overuse can increase redness of the eyes.

Is Lumify eye drops Safe?

LUMIFY is FDA approved and is the first and only over the counter eye drop to contain the active ingredient brimonidine tartrate (0.025\%). LUMIFY works differently than other redness relievers on the market by selectively targeting redness and in clinical trials was safe and effective when used as directed.

Do lubricant eye drops reduce redness?

If you experience any of the following eye-related symptoms, eye lubricant drops may help to relieve your discomfort: Burning or stinging. Pain and redness.