Any eye drop, even ones designed to lubricate and soothe, can cause irritation in some situations. One consideration is the ingredients used in the artificial tear. Your eye may react poorly to one brand of artificial tear and trying a different brand is advisable.

Burning eyes refers to irritated, stinging sensations in one or both eyes. Home remedies like eye drops or cool compresses can be soothing for allergies or everyday dryness. But in some cases, burning eyes are a sign of a medical condition that needs treatment.

Lotemax (Loteprednol 0.5%) and Alrex (Loteprednol 0.2%) are common prescription eyedrops containing steroids. Antibiotic eye drops, and ointments treat eye burning caused by...

Eye irritation is a term for eye discomfort, dryness, grittiness or itchiness. Home remedies and over-the-counter eye drops usually relieve eye irritation.

Allergy eyedrops are liquid medicines used to treat symptoms of eye allergies. Eye allergy symptoms include: A burning feeling in your eye; Feeling like something is in the eye; Itchy eyes;...