It is normal for the drops to sting. The degree of sting ranges from not at all to a lot depending on the outer surface of the eye. The drier the surface is, the more an eye drop will sting. Also, some individuals have eyes that are just more “sensitive” and so stinging by itself isn't a sign of a problem.
Is Visine supposed to sting?
Visine has always been the golden standard, but they really dropped the ball with this product. It's slightly less irritating than putting gun-smoked sand in your eyes. Expect blurry, stinging eyes that water and make your nose snot up.
Why do my eyes itch after eye drops?
Even if they aren't old or medicated eye drops, the drops you have may not be good for your needs. For example, your itchiness may be caused by allergies. If so, try to avoid over-the-counter allergy drops, as their antihistamine effects can dry your eyes out more, CEENTA Ophthalmologist Ernest Bhend, MD, said.Mar 14, 2018
What can I use instead of Visine?
Now, there's a new (and potentially better) player on pharmacy shelves: eye drops called Lumify, approved by the FDA in late 2017. Essentially, Lumify is similar to Visine in that it relieves redness and whitens the eyes, says Amy Lin, MD, associate professor in ophthalmology at the University of Utah Moran Eye Center.