Dry eyes in pregnancy

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Doctor Which eye drops are safe for dry eyes treatment during pregnancy. I am 20 weeks pregnant right now

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Dr. Snehal Malu

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 7 yrs exp Yavatmal

Any preservative free lubricants is safe

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Dr. Jyothi

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 11 yrs exp Hyderabad

Hi Any lubricants which are preservative free are good enough.Can consult online for further assistance

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Dr. Pavitra

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 7 yrs exp Chennai

Lubricant drops are safe during pregnancy Reduce screen time Take adequate breaks inbtween work. Warm compresses.

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consult online for detailed evaluation and treatment.

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Dr. Saba Kausar

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 12 yrs exp Bangalore

You can use lubricating eye drop

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Dr. Leya Sara George

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 11 yrs exp Cochin

Lubricants 4 Times daily.Reduce screen exposure.

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Dr. A Shravya

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 5 yrs exp Hyderabad

Dry eye in pregnancy can be due to hormonal changes Lubricant eyedrops for 4 -6 times a day Warm compress Reduce screen time and follow the 20 20 20 rule

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Consult in case of persistent dry eye, blurred vision, or any history of diabetes and hypertension

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist 46 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar

Pulmonologist 46 yrs exp Hyderabad

Pl use lubricant eye drops. Pl consult.

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