This is known as
eye rebounding or rebound hyperemia, and it is one of the reasons people become
addicted to eye drops. Many OTC decongestant, or whitening,
eye drops contain vasoconstrictors like tetrahydrozoline and naphazoline.Like any medication,
eyedrops must be taken as directed. And unless your doctor has instructed you to do so,
eyedrops should not be taken on a
daily basis for weeks at a time.
Eyedrops are meant only as a temporary fix — not a long-term solution. In fact, overusing
eyedrops can actually put your
eye health at risk.
