Hoelscher, “We usually advise patients to not use over-the-counter eye drops to get the red out. The problem with some of these products is there is a dramatic rebound effect over time, where the drops make your eyes redder than they were in the first place.Jun 19, 2018

Does LUMIFY cause redness rebound?

Does LUMIFY cause rebound redness and tachyphylaxis similar to other OTC redness relievers? In clinical trials, participants using LUMIFY had a low incidence of rebound redness and no tachyphylaxis. These adverse events are believed to be due to activity on the alpha-1 adrenergic receptor.

Can eye drops make eyes more red?

Anti-Redness Drops If you put them in for more than a few days, they can irritate your eyes and make the redness even worse. Another problem: If you use them often, your eyes get dependent on them and may get red when you stop using them. This is called a rebound effect.

Is it OK to use LUMIFY everyday?

Can LUMIFY be used daily? Instill one drop in each eye that needs it every 6-8 hours. Don't use more than 4 times a day. As with other OTC redness relievers, you should stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain, changes in vision, redness or irritation that worsens or lasts more than 72 hours (3 days).

When should you not use LUMIFY?

Do not use if the solution has changed color or is cloudy. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts for more than 3 days or if it gets worse (such as continued eye redness/irritation, eye pain, vision changes). If you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.

What does Lumify do to eyes?

The active ingredient in Lumify is brimonidine tartrate (0.025%), which relieves redness by constricting the veins in the eye. Veins expand when they are triggered by irritation, causing the white of the eye (sclera) to appear red or pink.

Does Lumify lower eye pressure?

Brimonidine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to reduce pressure inside the eyes in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

What gets the red out of your eyes?

If you don't have eye drops handy, try these simple tricks to get rid of your bloodshot eyes: Cold compress: Try soaking a hand towel in cold water, ringing it out and placing it over your eyes to remove the redness. Water rinse: A water rinse is a great substitute for eye drops.