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Using Artificial Eye Drop For Dry Eyes. Have Itchy Eyes. Cure?

I know I have dry eye and use artificial tear drop and expecially at night but I wake up as I am rubbin my eyes. I am worried i will injury my eyes but can t seem to stop rubbing them at night. I have even tried wearing night eye covers but get underneath them and start rubbing my eyes. How can I stop myself from rubbing my eyes at night?
Sat, 17 Nov 2012
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Hello.

Please try using rosewater drops instead. They are natural and will cool your eyes besides keeping your eyes moist. You may even dip a cotton swab dipped in rosewater over your eyes for say 10-15 minutes.

Hope it helps. In case of any other query, feel free to contact.



Take care.

Dr Gautham
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Using Artificial Eye Drop For Dry Eyes. Have Itchy Eyes. Cure?

Hello. Please try using rosewater drops instead. They are natural and will cool your eyes besides keeping your eyes moist. You may even dip a cotton swab dipped in rosewater over your eyes for say 10-15 minutes. Hope it helps. In case of any other query, feel free to contact. Take care. Dr Gautham