Pataday and Burning: What Users Say

• MOJ...
• October 2, 2009

For Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis "I'm 31 and have developed severe allergies over the past couple of years. My eyes are horrible, itchy, watery, burning at times. I finally broke down and went to an allergist. I am allergic to cats and dogs, plus dust mites. Yay! I have 2 cats. She gave me a sample of Pataday, with a prescription. I have been using them every day for 5 days, one drop in each eye in the morning. A M A Z I N G!!! My eyes are so clear, they don't itch, they don't water but a little in the morning, and then I'm good the rest of the day. I haven't rubbed them in five days, they are finally starting to heal. I have rubbed them raw with all the itching. I love these drops and can't wait to fill the prescription! My miracle eye drops. Thank you!"

• Qui...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 12, 2016

For Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis "This med is too expensive. It provides short-term relief of burning and itching. Does not completely relieve symptoms. Compared with Naphcon A generic, it is less effective. Naphcon generic is only $10. Usually only need it in the AM and lasts all day, while Pataday lasts a couple of hours."

• Red...
• April 24, 2016

For Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis "Went to my eye doctor for my yearly bout of allergic conjunctivitis, happens as soon as the trees start pollinating. Got my first prescription for Pataday and was shocked at the cost, with insurance, I paid $135.00! I really wanted these drops to work! I suffer from red, burning, and itchy eyes, mild morning upper eyelid swelling. These drops never burned, they also never worked! I saw zero improvement in my eyes' appearance or feeling after 4 weeks of use, they look and feel the same. The pharmacist thought I might be allergic to Pataday and suggested I try OTC Zaditor next, much cheaper! Very disappointed!"

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 3, 2022

For Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis "This product (one drop per eye once a day) seemed to be working well for 2 days, then I experienced eye pain, stinging, burning, sensitivity to touch, and blood-red eyes with mucus! Worse than before I started using them. Calling my ophthalmologist back tomorrow. So disappointed ☹️"

• Sil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 30, 2023

For Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis "When I initially bought it, I was impressed because it didn’t produce the usual burn upon usage. Further along, it didn’t seem to be working. Fast forward a few months when my other drops expired, I used Pataday as needed, and I still don’t get the burn upon usage, but I have noticed that my eye itchiness is less. I also noticed the prices on this product have gone down slightly, although it’s too costly for the amount you purchase."

• Dis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2020

For Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis "These Pataday drops made my eyes burn so badly I could hardly see. I wouldn’t recommend these to anyone."