Quick Remedy for Irritated Eyes

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Ms.Brainy - 02 Jul 2009 19:11 GMT

Any suggestion for a quick remedy for tired eyes and a stinging
sensation caused by water (actually "hard" water) getting into the
eyes?

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The Real Bev - 02 Jul 2009 23:29 GMT

> Any suggestion for a quick remedy for tired eyes and a stinging
> sensation caused by water (actually "hard" water) getting into the
> eyes?

Tired eyes? Sleep.

FWIW, SoCal probably has harder water than anybody and I've never had it sting
my eyes. Swimming pool water ditto. Sweat stings, and sloshing with tap water
makes it stop. You might want to check with your water department about
chemicals they might be adding.

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Dr Judy - 03 Jul 2009 03:18 GMT

> Any suggestion for a quick remedy for tired eyes and a stinging
> sensation caused by water (actually "hard" water) getting into the
> eyes?

The natural tear film will rapidly restore itself after tap water gets
in the eyes. Wait a few minutes.

The "tired eyes" may have many causes other than a splash of water.
See your eye doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Judy

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Mike Tyner - 03 Jul 2009 03:57 GMT

> Any suggestion for a quick remedy for tired eyes and a stinging
> sensation caused by water (actually "hard" water) getting into the
> eyes?

Don't get water in the eyes?

Tap water stings because of the sudden drop in electrolytes and tonicity.

I might guess that hard water (more dissolved solutes) would be less
traumatic than distilled water.

If you try Perrier, shake out the fizz first.

-MT

> Any suggestion for a quick remedy for tired eyes and a stinging
> sensation caused by water (actually "hard" water) getting into the
> eyes?

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Liz - 05 Jul 2009 15:13 GMT

> > Any suggestion for a quick remedy for tired eyes and a stinging
> > sensation caused by water (actually "hard" water) getting into the
> > eyes?

I've never had tap water sting, myself, either hard or soft.

However, there is a good product called Collyrium "for fresh eyes" by
Bausch & Lomb. I find it the only thing my eyes tolerate when they're
irritated or really dry.

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Liz
Indiana
USA

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Neil Brooks - 07 Jul 2009 17:08 GMT

> > > Any suggestion for a quick remedy for tired eyes and a stinging
> > > sensation caused by water (actually "hard" water) getting into the
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> Bausch & Lomb. I find it the only thing my eyes tolerate when they're
> irritated or really dry.

It's preserved with Benzalkonium Chloride ("BAK").

http://www.bausch.com/en_US/consumer/visioncare/product/drops/collyrium.aspx

I wouldn't use it. I'd buy some preservative-free saline solution,
and keep it in the refrigerator. Use IT instead.

Do some research on BAK. It's BAD for eyes ... particularly dry eyes
or eyes with any tear film deficiency or instability.

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Salmon Egg - 07 Jul 2009 21:25 GMT

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> It's preserved with Benzalkonium Chloride ("BAK").
>
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> Do some research on BAK. It's BAD for eyes ... particularly dry eyes
> or eyes with any tear film deficiency or instability.

I really believe that BAK has irritated and possibly harming my eyes. Is
there something special about BAK that seems to make it the preferred
preservative in use for ophthalmological eye medications? Would all
preservatives have siilar problm\ems?

Bill

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Mike Tyner - 08 Jul 2009 02:03 GMT

> I really believe that BAK has irritated and possibly harming my eyes. Is
> there something special about BAK that seems to make it the preferred
> preservative in use for ophthalmological eye medications? Would all
> preservatives have siilar problm\ems?

Not all "preservatives" kill germs. Vitamin A and EDTA are antioxidants
("preservative") but have no antimicrobial action. Bad as BAK is, most
everything else is worse.
What are the alternatives - chlorhexidine, phenol, peroxide, iodine,
chlorine, ethanol?

Thimerosal is better, except for the 20% who eventually develop a dramatic
hypersensitivity.

We've known that BAK was cytotoxic to the cornea since the 1940s. But there
are several trade-offs. BAK is cheap, stable, and functions as a detergent.
The corneal cell damage is of the type that is quickly repaired, and it
serves to increase penetration of water-soluble drugs, making them more
effective.

-MT

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