Is long-term eye drops harmful to eyes?

Long-term inappropriate use of eye drops is harmful to eyes, so it is recommended to take drugs according to doctor’s advice. Specifically, the damage mainly comes from three aspects:

I. Side Effects of Effective Ingredients of Eye Drops

For example, long-term use of hormone-containing eye drops can lead to glaucoma, cataract and other complications, and can also lead to ocular surface allergic reactions.

II. Preservatives in Eye Drops

Can lead to ocular surface damage, conjunctivitis, dry eye, etc.

Three, various drug resistance

Long-term inappropriate use of antibiotic eye drops can lead to drug resistance of ocular surface bacteria.