Avoid standard anti-redness eye drops (such as Visine or Rohto) because they cause a rebound effect that worsens redness in the long term; instead, replace them with simple artificial tears to hydrate your eyes daily.

noli's read

The warning against the frequent use of anti-redness drops is scientifically very solid: the American Academy of Ophthalmology (expert opinion) confirms that their active ingredients only temporarily mask fatigue by constricting the small blood vessels of the eye. Several clinical reviews, such as those published in the *Review of Ophthalmology* (literature review), show that upon stopping these products, the vessels dilate even more, creating a rebound effect and visual dependency. However, the claim that the cooling sensation of certain brands equates to 'part of the eye dying' is a clear exaggeration. This cooling tingle comes simply from added sensory ingredients like menthol, not from the destruction of your cells. Finally, the alternative of using cellulose-based artificial tears to soothe dryness is widely validated by international scientific consensus on eye care (expert recommendations).

the sources

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