Dry, Itchy Eyes Get Relief from Rohto!
Posted On: 07/29/08
Posted in: Eye Products
Rohto Eye Drops ($6.99) come in three types, each designed to help with different eye problems. Cool helps to combat redness, while Arctic helps with eye strain, and ICE also helps to reduce redness. Now, you’re probably wondering what eye drops have to do with beauty, and for a lot of you, they probably don’t. But for myself and others unfortunate enough to suffer from sensitive eyes or year-round allergies… they just might be part of your beauty routine.
I keep bottles of eye drops around the house, stashed in my purse, by my computer–everywhere, you name it. I have incredibly sensitive eyes in the sense that my allergies will suddenly come on and my eyes will feel it first. Red eyes are not attractive, so I go for the Cool or ICE formula to help calm my eyes down so I can look less zombie-like. I also find that putting a few drops in my eyes helps to lubricate them and reduce their overall irritation. If I let my eyes go without drops, the urge to rub them gets pretty strong (and would totally ruin my makeup), while a quick drop or two saves my makeup!
Does anyone else suffer from this problem?
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Oh, I have extremely sensitive eyes as well, and these are the BEST EYE DROPS EVER. They make your eyes feel so fresh and clean…I dated a guy in college who kept his in the fridge, which i thought was a really cool (pun intended) idea!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hi SnickerDoodle,
I didn’t realize that so many others would understand my plight!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Yes, I suffer from this problem. I am a contact wearer, so my eyes are even worse. However, my eye doctor told me not to use redness relief drops. He said they actually dry your eyes out more and make them worse. He recommended systaine or this other kind that I can’t remember the name, but it’s in a green bottle.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hi Kellie,
I haven’t been told this by my eye doctor (though I haven’t been told “go for it” either), but I don’t know how I would be able to relieve my eyes otherwise, unfortunately! I’ll see if I can find Systaine.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
I’m with you Christine, eyedrops are definitely a staple in my beauty routine! Aside from the apparent benefits of helping itchy allergies and irritation from contacts, I find that it completely brightens up your face and makes your eyes more pronounced when they contrast with the bright white!
I have to try these “Cool” drops though, i usually just use Clear Eyes. I have several bottles lying around as well! Mainly because I always lose them and buy another one, and end up finding the first one. =/
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hi Trace,
Clear Eyes doesn’t work as well for me, but before I had ROHTO, I pretty much used Opcon-A by Bausch & Lomb, because they do a good job of alleviating my itchy eyes ASAP. LOL, I lose mine, too, but I HAVE to have them on-hand at all times.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
I want to try these, I am a eyedrop junkie. I always stuff them away in my purse, car, any shelf or makeup bag. The tiniest pet hair, pollen, or piece of giltter can send my eyes into bloodshot orbit! I will rush out to get these ASAP.
(this is a totally off the wall question, do you work for MAC? I am new to your blog so I don’t have all the details lol)
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hi Amanda,
Haha! Do you have a favorite brand?
Nope, I don’t work for MAC - never have :)
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Oh man. My stoner friends LOVE these.
They really do feel awesome! Well, sometimes, sometimes they burn my eyes…
But my optometrist sister says that eye drops aren’t very good for you, and yelled at my mom for having Visine.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
LOL!! It seems like eye drops don’t seem to be good for you, though I’m curious to know why as well as learn about alternatives to solve the problem that eye drops solve. I don’t use mine too frequently - I don’t feel like my usage causes me to continue using!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Oh yeah - in a big way. In fact, I’m going to see my eye doc next week.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
these can’t be used while wearing contacts but they’re GREAT before putting contacts on and after a long day with them.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hi Lizzii,
Thanks for clarifying this! I’m not a contact-wearer [yet], so I haven’t had to worry about this!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
I have really dry eyes and use preservative-free eye drops several times a day. Regular ones sting my eyes. But I’ve never gotten very good at putting them in, and a lot of it runs down my face so I hesitate to put them in when I have makeup on. Other than waterproof makeup, any suggestions from anyone?
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
no suggestion, but i have the same problem. i blink every single time, so i have to rely on what seeps in mid blink, lol, and that’s if i was even aiming well enough, and wipe 3 quarters of it off of my face. …having the glaucoma test is a NIGHTMARE!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hi JillyB,
I’m pretty good at it, but I don’t mind the feeling? I guess. My boyfriend is terrible at it and has me do them for me on the rare occasion that he uses it. Have you tried looking up or away from the drops when you put them in? Sometimes that can help.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Yes! I was introduced to these drops by my “stoner” friends as well, who swear by them. I use them due to my contacts and crazy allergies. They work faster and better than any other drops I’ve used. Plus, I like the cool little bottle they come in.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hi Jonrah,
I gotta use ‘em for my crazy allergies, too! They act up randomly, and oh gosh, do these come in handy!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
anything to save the makeup! =)
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
OMG i have the most sensitive dry eyes ever. I like to wear contacts so my eye makeup shows better but every time i wear them my eyes are so sensitive. The next day i wake up with bloodshot eyes and gunky stuff in my eyes. My dr. told me not to wear my contacts for a while but even with glasses my eyes hurt and turn red!!! There’s no hope :(
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hi Stephanie,
Aww, that really sucks :( I hate sensitive eyes! Mine can be that way, too, and it’s awful.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Especially after a long day wearing contacts, I love to use there drops. I don’t know if the sensation has to do with anything, but to me it seems like I can feel my eyes being replenished of its lost moisture.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hi Danisa,
That’s great! I didn’t realize so many people used these drops already ;)
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
I think its me who is exceptional here llolz.I dint got a eye problem ever!Infact i wonder even eyes r sensitive???
Zzainy..
Thursday, July 31, 2008
You are sooo lucky, Zainy!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
By far THE best eye drops! I have like 3 bottles of them - 1 at home 1 at work 1 in purse. They leave your eyes feeling minty-fresh!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Haha, you sound just like me, Kim!
Friday, August 1, 2008
I too suffer from red, dry and itchy eyes at various times for various reasons. These are also my eye drops of choice. It’s not at all unusual for my eyes to be so dry that I can put a drop of this in them and the eyes are so dry they absorb every last bit with nothing to run down my cheek. I’m never without some. I like the same green top ones you do.
Friday, August 1, 2008
I’m totally amazed by how many people love and use these drops! :) It’s great to hear, too, because others can learn and see the positive response.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
I just got the ICE yesterday ( I , too, have to religiously apply eye drops before makeup due to allergies and a bit of dryness)
They kinda burn at first but feel soo good afterwards! Besides, the little bottle is so fashionable lol
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
I’m glad they’re working for you, Tatti! :)