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We talk about eye care now and then, simply reminding our fellow gamers to be careful about their eye care, just as we do with concerns for hand and wrist injuries. Visine has started asserting themselves as a sponsor within eSports, the Gunnar gaming glasses tout their lens design as leading to a more humid climate around the eye - so it really seems like this is something that a lot of us have some experience with, and interest in. But I've yet to see a conversation in our community about eyedrops, and anything else related to eye care.
I recently learned from my optometrist that I have very dry eyes that hardly produce their own moisturizing tears. Your eyes actually produce two kinds - the other being from emotional responses etc. Combining this factor with lots of actively staring at the monitor for gaming and movies, and regularly experiencing eyes that are hurting as the first indicator that I should get some sleep, it seems to me like I should start using eyedrops somewhat regularly, or at least have them on call.
I talked with this for a bit with my doctor, but I'd imagine that he's on some miniature payrolls with what products he suggests and gives out samples for, and he didn't seem like an especially nurturing dude. Still, I was made to understand that, of course, not all eye lubricants are created equal.
So, what is your experience like with various products. Are they all more or less the same, or are some missing critical ingredients etc. Which are too expensive and no better than other or generic brands? What, how and why do you use?
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Yeah, this is a really interesting question. I've seen some Koreans in the GSL use eyedrops after matches and I'm not sure why they do.
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Visine because of IPL support
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I use Rohto, at first its like liquid lava in your eye, but then follows up by making your eye feel like a place where bunnies and angels have pillow fights.
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hmm I wouldn't need eyedrops during gaming, I've gotten used to blinking now
But I sure could use them for studying... After reading an entire day I just can't go on cause my eyes are all dried up and stuff.
Just some clean liquid (eyecleaner or something) would probably do.
EDIT : I used to have some eye problems (not due to gaming, just some swollen eyelids that needed to be treated), and the liquid the doctor prescribed to clean my eyes with seems ok to just put in whenever I got dry eyes too. Any eyecleaning liquid is ok, its basically really clean water with disinfecting product or w/e in them.
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On February 01 2012 02:05 rabidbot wrote:
I use Rohto, at first its like liquid lava in your eye, but then follows up by making your eye feel like a place where bunnies and angels have pillow fights.
Yep they're amazing. I've gotten to the point where it no longer feels like lava. They are great to use after a long day and having contacts in all day. Feels so goooood!
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On February 01 2012 02:01 vileIllusion wrote:
Visine because of IPL support
Wasn't it some special kind or just the standard visine? I can't remember
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On February 01 2012 02:01 vileIllusion wrote:
Visine because of IPL support
I've read from multiple sources that eye drops like Visine are decongestants and only get rid of the red tinge in your eye. Fun fact it's used mostly by stoners.
If you want to moisten your eyes because you feel they are too dry use artificial tears (saline solution), much less expensive and recommended by doctors.
Edit : regular use of decongestants is actually bad for your vision.
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Remember that you're just making dry eyes worse by using eye drops and soon you can't do without them.
Ask a doctor and don't just take shit because a company sponsors an event.
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most visine drops are horrible and only serve to irritate your eye.
use refresh plus, they come in 1-use vials (x100 at costco) because they are preservative free. there are basically the only eyedrops you can use after getting lasek and are just artificial tears. they are a little pricey but anything that don't come in vials has preservatives and are bad for sensitive eyes. of course most ppl wont care that much. systane is also okay if you prefer a more gel-like solution that can provide longer lasting protection. there are preservatives of course but is relatively mild in comparison to brands like visine.
i had lasek and also have a dry eye problem so i've tried many many different eye drops and contact solutions. for contact solutions i definately recommend clear care, it is the BEST.
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On February 01 2012 02:16 DJFaqU wrote:
Remember that you're just making dry eyes worse by using eye drops and soon you can't do without them.
Ask a doctor and don't just take shit because a company sponsors an event.
most opthalmologists recommend the use of eye drops for ppl suffering from dry eye. of course anything used in excess is bad.
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visine is crap, clear eyes is crap
buy and use naphcon. anything else is crap.
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wow. i don't do anything and never cared about. I just make sure that i'm not playing in a dark room. as yet it seems to be enough. no eyepain for me
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visine for the tight red eye
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I just make myself cry.  No seriously, I use to use eyedrops, but I hardly use them anymore. Something that is mostly saline is usually the best. Visine and similar products aren't that good for your eyes.
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Be careful using Visine. It's got a lot of preservatives/chemicals in it that can actually hurt your eyes more than help. Always talk to an optometrist or opthemologist if you're planning on using eye drops with any sort of regularity.
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Rohto, it's like hurts at first but it feels so good afterwards! *Insert any joke here* LOL
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You noted that sleeping is a good idea if your eyes begin to hurt but there is also an alternative: Put a night mask on (or just make it dark for your eyes (a t-shirt over them will do) and close them for around 15 minutes or until they start feeling better again. Getting your eyes to water (if they are hurting they might do this automatically at this point) also helps with getting them to re-moisturize this way. Just a tip!
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if you're having eye problems during gaming sessions, it might be a sign that you actually play too much... just take some regular breaks and there's no reason to have eye problems.
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I actually had this very same talk with my eye doctor the other day when i went to my eye checkup. The reason why your eyes dry out while gaming is because the rate at which you blink slows down when you are focused on something i.e. computer screen.
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