Eye Irritation
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Eye Irritation Treatment
Treatment for eye irritation may include:
Artificial tears eye drops
Apply cold compresses:
Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first few days.
Avoid exposure to smoke.
Avoid rubbing the eyes.
Avoid using eye makeup.
Do not use contact lenses until your symptoms are gone.
Take an antihistamine for
itching
:
Diphenhydramine
(
Benadryl
)
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Eye Irritation Treatment: Specialist
Related Topics:
Allergic conjunctivitis
Bacterial conjunctivitis
Chemical conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis
Corneal abrasion
Dry eye
Eye foreign body
Eye injury
Eye pain
Eye redness
Eye strain
Eye tearing
Sjogren's syndrome
Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Viral conjunctivitis
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Last Updated: Apr 21, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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