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How do you fix an irritated eye?

I am a 28 year old male and my eye is irritated. How do you fix an irritated eye?

6 Answers

Artificial tears can help with irritated eyes. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed to determine the cause of your symptoms.
There are many reasons to have an irritated eye - some that can seriously affect your eye health. It is best to see an eye MD ophthalmologist to have your vision and the health of your eye evaluated.
First, you need to go in and get a diagnosis to identify what is causing the irritation. Following this, your eye doc will treat the eye irritant appropriately.
You can try no preserved artificial tears which you can buy over the counter at any pharmacy Use 1 to 2 drops 4 times a day and if no improvement you need to see an Eyecare professional.
Depends what is causing the irritation. You need to see an eye care professional to determine the cause.

Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Irritation could be due to external issues like dust pollen or animal fur allergies. Internal issues like atopy, inherent allergic follicles like vernal. See a doctor.