Why Does Visine Burn Sometimes?
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Is it normal for eye drops to sting?
A: Some eye drops will make your eyes burn or sting when you first put them in. That's usually not a concern. However, if the discomfort doesn't go away in 10 to 15 minutes or if it keeps getting worse, you should call your doctor.
Why is Visine bad?
The active ingredients in Visine cause retinal blood vessels to physically shrink. This accomplishes the immediate goal of lessening the eye's redness, however, as the medication eventually wears off, a phenomenon known to eye doctors as “rebound redness” may occur, which makes the initial problem that much worse.
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