Clear Eyes Redness Relief: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

How to use Clear Eyes Redness Relief Drops

Follow all directions on the product package, or use as directed by your doctor. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.

Remove contact lenses before applying the eye drops. Wait at least 10 minutes after using this medication before inserting contact lenses.

Before using, check this product visually. Do not use if the liquid has changed color or is cloudy. Use in affected eye(s) as directed.

Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Hold the dropper directly over the eye and place 1 drop into the pouch. Look downward and gently close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye. Repeat these steps if your dose is for more than 1 drop and for the other eye if so directed.

Do not rinse the dropper. Replace the dropper cap tightly after each use.

If you are using another kind of eye medication (such as drops or ointments), wait at least 5 minutes before applying other medications. Use eye drops before eye ointments to allow the eye drops to enter the eye.

Overuse of this type of medication may result in increased eye redness (rebound hyperemia). Tell your doctor if this occurs or if your condition lasts or gets worse after 48 hours. If you develop eye pain/vision changes or think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.

Side Effects

Stinging, redness, widened pupils, or blurred vision may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: eye pain, other vision problems, worsening redness/itching/swelling in or around the eyes, dizziness, nausea, sweating, drowsiness, weakness, nervousness, headache, decrease in body temperature, irregular heartbeat.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Precautions

Before using naphazoline, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as preservatives like benzalkonium chloride), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart problems (such as high blood pressure), glaucoma, diabetes, eye infection/injury, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).

After you apply this drug, your vision may become temporarily blurred. This drug may also rarely make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness or clear vision until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Consult your pharmacist or physician.

Interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.

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Overdose

This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: drowsiness, decreased body temperature.

If your symptoms are due to allergies, avoid allergens that may be the cause of your symptoms. Some common causes of allergies include pollen, grasses, weeds, dust mites, and pet dander.

Keep all medical and lab appointments.

If this medication has been prescribed for you, use it for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another condition unless directed to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in that case.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication on a regular schedule and you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Use your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Store at room temperature away from light. Discard if drops become discolored or cloudy. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

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Clear Eyes Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

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Generic name: naphazoline ophthalmic [ na-FAZ-oh-leen-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand names: AK-Con, Albalon, Allersol, Clear Eyes, Clear Eyes + Redness Relief, Naphcon, Redness Relief Eye Drops
Drug class: Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 20, 2023. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Clear Eyes?

Naphazoline is a vasoconstrictor. It works by narrowing swollen blood vessels in the eyes to reduce eye redness.

Clear Eyes (for the eye) is for temporary relief of minor eye redness or discomfort caused by minor irritants.

Clear Eyes may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Clear Eyes is for temporary relief of minor eye redness or discomfort caused by minor irritants.

You should not use Clear Eyes if you have narrow-angle glaucoma.

Stop using Clear Eyes and call your doctor at once if you have ongoing or worsening eye redness, eye pain, vision changes, severe dizziness, or headache, buzzing in your ears, or feeling short of breath.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Clear Eyes if you are allergic to it, or if you have narrow-angle glaucoma.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:

• heart disease, high blood pressure;

• diabetes;

• a thyroid disorder; or

• an eye injury or infection.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Clear Eyes will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether naphazoline ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use Clear Eyes?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Using the medication too long or too often may worsen your symptoms and cause damage to the blood vessels in your eyes.

Wash your hands before using the eye drops.

To apply the eye drops:

• Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye with the tip down. Look up and away from the dropper and squeeze out a drop.

• Close your eye and gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute, to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct.

• Use only the number of drops recommended.

Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.

Do not use the eye drops if the liquid has changed colors or has particles in it.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since Clear Eyes is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are on a schedule, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose of naphazoline ophthalmic is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Keep Clear Eyes out of the reach of children. Certain eye medications can cause serious medical problems in a young child who accidentally sucks on or swallows medicine from the eye dropper.

What should I avoid while using Clear Eyes?

Do not use this medication while wearing contact lenses. Clear Eyes may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before putting in your contact lenses.

Clear Eyes side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Clear Eyes may cause serious side effects. Stop using Clear Eyes and call your doctor at once if you have:

• ongoing or worsening eye redness;

• eye pain;

• changes in your vision;

• chest pain, fast or uneven heart rate; or

• severe headache, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, or feeling short of breath.

Common side effects of Clear Eyes may include:

• mild burning or stinging of the eye;

• blurred vision, watery eyes; or

• mild headache, dizziness, nervousness.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Clear Eyes?

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use Clear Eyes if you are also using any of the following drugs:

• an antidepressant–amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine, desvenlafaxine, doxepin, duloxetine, imipramine, maprotiline, milnacipran, nortriptyline, venlafaxine;

• ergot medicine–ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, methylergonovine; or

• an MAO inhibitor–furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine.

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Clear Eyes. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Drops for fatigue and eye strain – choosing relaxing drops when working at a computer

Fatigue and eye strain is a problem that many people face. Eyes get tired not only in adults, but also in children. At the same time, itching and burning are felt, there is a feeling of photophobia, a headache, the image may blur. One of the visible symptoms of overexertion is redness of the eyes.

In itself, eye fatigue or, as experts call it, asthenopia, is not a disease. However, this does not mean that it can be ignored. Often, overexertion leads to serious visual disturbances or is a sign of an eye disease that has already arisen. Therefore follows see an ophthalmologist .

Of course, the easiest way to get rid of fatigue is rest. But what if you can’t stop working right now? Or if a simple rest is no longer enough to solve the problem?

In this situation, eye drops will help from fatigue and eye strain. They do not eliminate the cause of asthenopia and, moreover, do not treat any pathologies, however, drops can alleviate your condition and get rid of discomfort.

Contents

1. Causes of eye fatigue
2. Eye fatigue symptoms
3. Eye fatigue drops
4. Anti-fatigue drops for children
5. How to properly instill eyes

Why eyes get tired

At first glance, the answer to this question is obvious. Eyes get tired due to increased visual load. Long work with documents, long reading, sitting at a computer or active use of a TV, smartphone or tablet – both adults and children are affected by the disease.

Prolonged work at the computer leads to overstrain and eye fatigue

However, the list of factors that cause eye strain and fatigue is not exhaustive. The following reasons should also be noted:

• lack of visual hygiene;
• prolonged driving, especially in the evening or at night;
• long stay indoors with the air conditioner on;
• exposure to external stimuli, such as wind blowing directly on the face or low temperatures;
• features of the area where you currently live, for example, a high percentage of dust in the air.

Due to the use of low-quality cosmetics or the use of cosmetics in large quantities, alcohol abuse, exposure to tobacco smoke, the eyes can also get tired. Allergic reactions and inflammatory diseases can also cause tension.

It happens that the eyes get tired due to wearing contact lenses. This is often faced by people who have only recently started using them. But fatigue and eye strain can also indicate, for example, that the lenses you wear are not chosen correctly.

That is why it is important to visit an ophthalmologist. He will conduct the necessary diagnostics and determine the reasons due to which your eyes get tired. In some situations, treatment is required, in others it is necessary to eliminate the negative factors that affect your organs of vision. You can also use eye drops for fatigue and eye strain, which help to get rid of discomfort.

Eye fatigue symptoms

What are the signs that you need to see an ophthalmologist? First of all it is:

• deterioration in the quality of vision – a feeling of veil, fogging, doubling of objects;
• pain in the eyes, extending to the eyebrows, forehead, temporal regions;
• redness of the eyes;
• swelling of the eyelids;
• dryness of the cornea;
• headache, especially if accompanied by dizziness;
• profuse lachrymation;
• Feeling of heaviness in the eyes, causing involuntary closing of the eyelids.

Who are eye drops recommended for?

Fatigue eye drops are useful for anyone who often experiences eye strain. You may not feel discomfort, but this does not mean that your eyes do not need support. It is worth taking care of buying drops if you:

• spend a lot of time at the computer or mobile gadgets;
• read a lot, work with documents;
• wear contact lenses;
• live in a big city.

In fact, schoolchildren and students, office workers, drivers, journalists, teachers should periodically use eye drops for preventive purposes against fatigue and eye strain.

Which anti-fatigue drops to choose

Eye drops are chosen according to the causes that cause fatigue and strain on the organs of vision. It is also necessary to keep in mind that many drugs have contraindications. For example, individual intolerance is possible, not all drops are suitable for children and pregnant women.

Before buying a product that relieves eye fatigue, it is better to consult a doctor

All of the above means that the choice of remedy should be discussed with an ophthalmologist. If your prescribed drops are too expensive, talk to your specialist about a cheaper replacement.

You can independently choose moisturizing eye drops for fatigue and eye strain, provided that:

• there is no suspicion of a serious pathology;
• The discomfort is not permanent.

The sensation of dryness in the eyes often occurs when working at a computer for a long time. This is due to the fact that due to increased concentration, you blink less often. In this situation, you can use drugs that are as close as possible to natural tears in their composition. These are, for example, Artelak Splash, Systane Ultra and Gilan. They can be used up to 5-6 times a day, as needed.

Also, with increased visual load, vasoconstrictor drops can help. Thanks to them, small capillaries in the white of the eye narrow, and the redness caused by their expansion disappears, and with it, you can get rid of puffiness. This category includes, for example, Innox, Okumetil and Vizin.

But they should be used with extreme caution. The fact is that the regular use of drops that constrict blood vessels can cause malnutrition of the structures of the eye and increase intraocular pressure. Also, these drugs can be addictive. This means that they should be instilled into the eyes no more than 1-2 times a week.

Drops can be bought at Happy Look opticians or pharmacies.

Whatever drops you buy, be sure to read the instructions. It lists contraindications, and if you see that this drug is not suitable for you, do not use it.

Do not buy a large number of drops in reserve. Buy one bottle, use it until it’s empty, and only then buy the next one. It should not be forgotten that an open vial can be stored for a limited time. The shelf life is indicated on the packaging and is usually up to 3 months.

Eye drops for fatigue are most often sold in plastic bottles, supplemented with a special spout. Such packaging is good because it allows you to do without a pipette, besides, its contents do not spill. This is especially convenient for those who use the drops at work or take them with them on a trip. A tool that is dripped from a pipette is best purchased if you are going to use it at home.

Also on sale are disposable tubes-droppers. They are suitable for those who rarely use eye drops.

Which drops for tired and strained eyes are suitable for children

Most drugs have age restrictions. This means that you should not choose a remedy for fatigue and eye strain for children on your own, even if you think that the child does not have a serious pathology, and you just need to get rid of dryness of the cornea and other unpleasant consequences of increased visual load. Before using any drops, check with your ophthalmologist to see if they are right for your child.

Good eye drops often have age restrictions, so only a doctor can prescribe them to children.

As a rule, moisturizing drops can be used from an early age. But before buying, you need to look into the instructions and carefully study everything that it says about age restrictions.

Signs of eye fatigue in children can also be a sign of a possible illness. It is better to play it safe and check your eyesight, and if necessary, choose the means of correction.

How to instill eyes

Eye instillation is a simple procedure, but it must be performed with the utmost care.

1. Always wash your hands with soap and water before using eye drops for eye strain.
2. Sit with your head tilted back and pull your lower eyelid with your finger. The gaze should be directed upwards.
3. Put one or two drops of the drug into the space that has formed between the eyelid and the eyeball. At the same time, make sure that the tip of the pipette, vial or dropper tube does not touch the eyelashes, which may contain dust and pathogens.
4. Open eye, gently blot excess with swab or cotton ball.
5. Repeat the same procedure with the second eye.
6. Never rub your eyes – you risk infection.

As a rule, moisturizing and vasoconstrictive drops from fatigue begin to act immediately after instillation.

what is it, why and how to use it?

In our hectic age, almost every person has to deal with a computer screen and very often “hang” behind it for a very long time. Whether we like it or not, our posture contributes to the acquisition of the “chicken neck” syndrome: when we look at the screen, we tense up, which makes us stretch our neck forward, which in turn causes muscle strain at the base of the head and neck, and this worsens blood flow in the vessels of the neck and, as a result, the blood supply to our head suffers. We get a “bonus” in the form of headaches and neck pain. But that is not all! The brain is supplied with blood in the first place, but all other organs – according to the residual principle. And the eyes are no exception. But! When working at a computer, the eyes do not have the necessary pauses for relaxation for a long time. The eyes are even more stressed when entering information, since we often have to move our eyes from the screen to the text and to the keyboard, and they are at different distances from us and differently illuminated. At the same time, our gaze becomes “glassy” and we begin to blink less often, which leads to the drying of the mucous membrane of our eyes. What is the result? “Blurring” vision, difficulty in looking from near to distant objects and back, apparent changes in the color of objects, their bifurcation, burning sensation and “sand” in the eye area, redness of the eyelids, pain when moving the eyes, … Perhaps this is enough!

What is the course of action in such an unattractive situation?

1. Frequent change of activity: small but regular exercise at the workplace
2. Help those organs that have already suffered, especially the eyes.

With the first point, everything seems to be clear: I overcame laziness (shame, fear, pride, … – continue for yourself) and we begin to move towards recovery. As for the second point… The eyes are already “bo-bo”, how exactly can you help them?

We offer one of the possible solutions to the problem!

A bit of “theory”. We know of two types of vegetable oil that have a “penetrating” effect – linseed and cedar oils. If you drop any of these oils on the skin of the back of your hand, then at first, of course, we will observe just a greasy spot. However, after 3-5 minutes, the stain will disappear, the oil will be absorbed into our skin. Even better, this process occurs on our mucosa. And our mucous membrane begins at the level of the eyes and ends well below the navel. Let me remind you: the apples of our eyes “float” in the mucous membrane, which is very delicate. Flaxseed oil is strictly forbidden to be instilled into the eyes – it will “corrode” the mucous membrane, but fatty cedar oil is not only possible, but also necessary to be instilled, because cedar oil has nourishing, softening, anti-inflammatory, cleansing and regenerating properties in relation to our body as a whole! And using the “penetrating” property of cedar oil, we can saturate through the mucous membrane with a huge amount of useful substances around the lying “starving” and tired tissues inside our body, including the eyes.

So, the company “Ringing Cedars” offers you eye drops based on cedar oil from the “Clear Falcon” series.

Ingredients: cold-pressed cedar oil, cedar resin (“Sap”) 2%.

Pine nut oil contains pinolenic acid (up to 24%), which enhances the recovery processes in the body, reduces and relieves inflammatory reactions of the mucous membranes. The oil also saturates tissues with essential vitamins and microelements, the most important of which are vitamins 9 for the eyes.0177 A and E .

Cedar resin has a pronounced bactericidal and regenerating effect, greatly accelerates the metabolic processes in the cells of the body.

Eye drops “Clear Falcon” are used to prevent eye diseases, as well as an additional (do not forget about exercise!) Means for restoring vision with myopia, hyperopia, cataracts (clouding of the lens), glaucoma (increased intraocular pressure), retinal detachment, various inflammations, in the treatment of the consequences of mechanical effects on the eye.

Before use, the drops are heated to 36-37 degrees Celsius, holding the bottle with oil for several minutes in the hands.

Eye drops “Clear Falcon” It is recommended to instill 1 drop per eyelid in each eye twice a day. In this case, it is necessary to lie down with your eyes closed for at least 10 minutes, so that the tears do not wash away the oil and it can be absorbed. The greatest positive effect of Yasny Sokol eye drops is achieved with their constant use at bedtime.

Side effects: individual allergic reactions are extremely rare – redness and slight swelling of the eyes. In this case, the use of drops “Clear Falcon” must be stopped for about a month, then check the tolerance of the drops by the body by dropping 1 drop in one eyelid. In the event of a repeated allergic reaction, the Clear Falcon drops are not recommended for use on the eyes, but it is possible (and even necessary!) to be used as a cosmetic product for the skin.

Contraindications: individual intolerance to the constituent drops.