Pataday and Itching: What Users Say

• Aut...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2020

For Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis "I have had horrible watery and dry eyes. And would itch and become very irritated. I had bought this, hearing that it’s such an awesome medication. It worked maybe for the first week. But I’ve noticed that my eyes have actually become more sensitive and irritated. My eyelids have actually gotten really red, swollen, dry, and flaky, and my eyes constantly water all day. They don’t itch anymore, but it’s made everything else worse and created more symptoms. I only used it once a day in the mornings. Do not waste your time and money on buying this product. Big waste of money."

• Bal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2020

For Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis "My eye doc recommended I switch to Pataday for my allergic, itchy eyes. These drops bring me zero relief. In fact, I am sitting here typing this review with an ice pack on my right eye, just hoping for a little bit of relief. I wish I had read reviews before trying these drops. From what I see, lots of people share my experience."

• 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!"

• gro...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 26, 2014

For Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis "Prescribed before and after cataract surgery with good results, decreased itching, tearing, reddening, which lessened the urge to rub eyes post-surgery. Only drawback for me, must be used daily or you are back to square one. Did not interfere with post-surgery meds. It does have a cost factor."

• RJa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 30, 2020

"I have sensitive eyes that occasionally react to something I have used on my face or something that has made contact with my eyes via my hands. My eyes sting and get itchy, and the skin around them gets scaly and dry and pulls, so it is very uncomfortable. Nothing else helps, but Pataday always returns my eyes to normal within a couple of days, sometimes the first day I use it. It is expensive but worth the relief I get from it."

• joj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2020

"My eye doctor removed a splinter from my eye (had been left there for more than a week - long after the initial injury). She gave me a Pataday prescription, but I was able to buy it over the counter for much less. It works for the pain and itching so far, and I don't think I'll need to use it for very long. No problem here."

• Nur...
• March 15, 2020

For Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis "I have used OTC Pataday once daily for allergy eyes for the past 5 days. For me, it does not improve itching and redness any better than much cheaper options. I will not buy it again."

• CMY...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2020

For Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis "Disappointed. Was hoping OTC Pataday would be equivalent to Patanol. Not even close. Does not effectively relieve itching or redness. Sorry."

• Tom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2016

For Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis "Eyes still swollen and itchy."