Visine is a vasoconstrictor, it makes your eyes look whiter but then you get rebound redness!

Zachary Rubin, MD on Instagram: "Why is my pupil dilated after using an eye drop? What allergy eye drops cause pupils to dilate? Why Visine can be bad for you. #eyes #allergies #medication #sideeffect #doctor"

Dr. Ami Vadada, MD on Instagram: "Visine does not treat the underlying cause of red eyes, such as dry eyes. It can be used to “get the red out” for special events, but will not help fix the problem, and should not be used on a daily basis - like nasal decongestants, Visine should not be used for more than 72 hours. ❌It contains the ingredient tetrahydrozoline, a decongestant which reduces swelling of the eye’s blood vessels, causing a decrease in the redness of the eye. However, when the deconge

We do not encourage the use of visine or cleareyes as a lubricant eye drop. Good alternatives include the systane and refresh brands for temporary relief of dryness and pataday for itchy eyes. Please give us a call with any ocular health concerns. #eyedrops #visine #eyehealth #eyedoctor #dryeyes #allergies