I am 22 years and my doctor prescribed me to use eyemist as I sit in front of computer screen for 5-6 hours a day but using the medicine has caused irritation and itching in my eyes. What should I do? Should I discontinue its use?

Dr. Roopali NerlikarOphthalmologist25yrs exp

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Computer vision syndrome occurs due to a combination of factors. I would suggest consciously blinking more often, 5 min break from all screens every hour. Adequate hydration/ fluid intake. Glare reducing eyewear. You can try lubricating eye drops of a different brand. Cold compresses when possible and avoiding direct blast of ac vent will also help.  

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Dr. Leena DoshiOphthalmologist23yrs exp

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Hi lybrate-user, the eye must is just a lubricating eye drop and should cause any allergy. there could is a possibility of an allergic component to your dry eye. Please see your doc again. You may stop the drops if the irritation n itching persists or become worse.  

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Dr. Mohini ModakOphthalmologist15yrs exp

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You maybe allergic to it, so stop. While working on computer take a break of 2 min every every 15-20 min. If the complaint persists get an eye check up done.  

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Dr. Harshavardhan GhorpadeOphthalmologist18yrs exp

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You could change the drops to Softdrop liquigel 4 times a day  

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