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Can you damage your eyes with eye drops?

I am a 29 year old female. I want to know if you can damage your eyes with eye drops?

3 Answers

Most medications have side effects. Eye drops are no exception. Problems may arise from the active drug, the vehicle or the preservative. Some Ill effects are universal while others are idiosyncratic. In general, most medications we use have benefits that exceed the risks when properly used.
Absolutely!

Talk with your eye doctor about which ones are best for you.

Glenn C. Campbell, MD

Naples, FL
Which drops? For what reason? How often?