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I've been using Preservative Free lubricant eye drops for the past 6 months, mainly hypromellose based or carboxy methylcellulose (plus its variants, i.e., methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose etc).
As of the past week, I have developed eczema around one eye and to find the triggers, have slowly discontinued anything new started. The eczema has gone down with the use of topical prescription creams but not completely gone.
I have also noticed that at times (not always) when i use the lubricant vials, my eye starts itching a little, may go red or has a foreign body sensation. The artelac vials now start to burn the eyes.
Is it safe to assume its an allergic reaction / intolerance to the ingredients within the vials? My doctor thinks its unusual since it is PF. Does anyone else have this issue?
Could this possibly also cause the eczema?
As of the past week, I have developed eczema around one eye and to find the triggers, have slowly discontinued anything new started. The eczema has gone down with the use of topical prescription creams but not completely gone.
I have also noticed that at times (not always) when i use the lubricant vials, my eye starts itching a little, may go red or has a foreign body sensation. The artelac vials now start to burn the eyes.
Is it safe to assume its an allergic reaction / intolerance to the ingredients within the vials? My doctor thinks its unusual since it is PF. Does anyone else have this issue?
Could this possibly also cause the eczema?