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Dry eyes

Check if you have dry eyes

You may have dry eyes if your eyes are:

itchy
sore
gritty
red
blurry
sensitive to light
more watery than normal

Causes of dry eyes

You can get dry eyes if you do not make enough tears or your tears dry up quickly.

You may be more likely to get dry eyes if:

you're over the age of 50
you wear contact lenses
you look at computer screens for a long time without a break
you spend time in air conditioned or heated environments
it's windy, dry or dusty
you smoke (or spend time in smoky environments) or drink alcohol
you take certain medicines (for example, some antidepressants or blood pressure medicines)
you have a condition, such as blepharitis, Sjögren's syndrome or lupus

How to treat dry eyes yourself

Do

clean your eyelids every day
take breaks to rest your eyes when watching TV or using a computer screen
make sure your computer screen is just below eye level
use a humidifier to stop the air getting dry
if you wear contact lenses, take them out and wear glasses to rest your eyes

How to clean your eyelids

Soak a flannel in warm (not hot) water and gently press it on the area around your eyes. This makes the oil produced by the glands around your eyes more runny.
Gently massage your eyelids with your finger or a cotton bud. This pushes the oils out of the glands.
Clean your eyelids by soaking cotton wool in warm (not hot) water and gently wipe away any excess oil, crusts, bacteria, dust or grime that might have built up.

Don't

do not smoke or drink too much alcohol
do not spend too long in smoky, dry or dusty places
do not spend too long in air conditioned or heated rooms
do not stop taking a prescribed medicine without getting medical advice first – even if you think it's causing your symptoms

A pharmacist may be able to help with dry eyes

A pharmacist may be able to tell you:

what you can do to treat it yourself – such as cleaning and protecting your eyes
if you can buy anything to help – such as eyedrops, gels, ointments or allergy medicines
if you need to see an optician or GP

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See an optician or GP if:

you still have dry eyes after trying home treatments for a few weeks
there's any change in the shape of your eyelids

They can check what the cause might be and recommend treatment for it.

If an optician or GP cannot find a cause, they may refer you to an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) for tests.

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Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if:

your eye is painful and red
you have a red eye and wear contact lenses – you could have an eye infection

You can call 111 or get help from 111 online.

Call 999 or go to A&E if:

you have any changes to your sight, like wavy lines, flashing or loss of vision
it hurts to look at light
you have a red eye, severe headache and feel sick
your eye or eyes are very dark red
you have injured or pierced your eye
something is stuck in your eye (like a piece of glass or grit)

Find your nearest A&E

Do not drive to A&E. Ask someone to drive you or call 999 and ask for an ambulance.

Bring any medicines you take with you.

Last Reviewed
16 January 2025

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Lovely little pharmacy ( looking forward to seeing the end result of recent work they’ve been having done).

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Now with 24/7 dispensing medication service

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The best little pharmacy in the area! Run by some very lovely people who are very kind and understanding, and always ready to give you a little bit of sympathy if you're under the weather, as well as recommend things for you to help you feel better!

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I've been here for a couple of times and the customer service I always received was top- notch.

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I have been getting my prescriptions from North camp pharmacy for about 3 months.

Teresa and Jorga are very helpful & cheerful always Treating me with dignity and respect.

The pharmacy is very professional & clean.

Teresa took time to ask me if my medication is working,she was very interested in my welfare,my life has improved so much since I take my meds

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Sue Levett

Prescriptions ready very quickly. I use the PS24 collection box.such a good idea!

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Everyone in this pharmacy are so professional and caring. Always so helpful and available to give advice if needed. Feel very lucky we have North Camp pharmacy in our area.

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Terence Davison

I have always found the staff here, from the pharmacists down to young trainees on the tills, to be pleasant and patient. I like getting a txt to tell me when my scripts are ready for pick up.

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I don’t often write reviews but wanted to share my experience of this pharmacy having read the mixture of reviews on Google.

I have been using their services regularly for over 10 years now and cannot fault them.

Sally Vokes

I visited the pharmacy today with a friend who was collecting their prescription. The service was wonderful, the lady behind the counter was very friendly and helpful and the medication was ready when they said it would be.

Hayley Cooper

They helped me when I was in need today. Would have had to wait 24 hours for some medication I’d run out of but I wasn’t coping well without it and the kind lady behind the counter turned it around for me in 15 mins despite them being incredibly busy. I am so grateful.

Aidan O'Keeffe

Dropped in here due to all the issues with Lloyds in Ash. I also gave up waiting at Boots at Farnborough Gate before trying here... The North Camp Pharmacy was small, but quiet and had everything we needed. Service with a smile too.

Julian Chapman

Hard working and really make an effort,

Just been in again and as usual are working really hard, they are sooo busy, they do a great job thank you

Phoned this morning and lady was very helpful. Popped in and again great service thank you

Clare Martin

Kind and helpful and very efficient at obtaining information and prescription for GP and leading on the liaison with said GP regarding lifelong repeat prescription and payment exemption.

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I’ve been to many pharmacies in and around this area and I have to say this is one of a kind. Very modern and aesthetically pleasing can’t wait to see the finished refit, it’s safe to say you’ll be seeing me more often :)