How long will my eyes stay sore after using eye ointment?

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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Based on your history, it sounds like you experienced a sensitivity or mild allergic reaction to the Xailin Night ointment (White soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, and wool alcohols (Lanolin)), which can occasionally happen due to individual differences in tolerance to preservatives or specific components in eye preparations.

It is reassuring that you have since stopped the offending product and switched back to Hylo Tear (Sodium hyaluronate) and Hylo Night (preservative-free eye ointment containing vitamin A (Retinol palmitate), liquid paraffin, and white petrolatum), both of which are well-tolerated and preservative-free, and you have already noted some improvement.

However, since your eyes are still very sore, likely, the ocular surface is still inflamed or irritated from the initial reaction, and recovery can take from several days up to two weeks, depending on the severity of the response and how dry or sensitive your eyes were beforehand.

Continue using Hylo Tear regularly, at least four times daily or as prescribed, and Hylo Night at bedtime to promote healing and restore the tear film. Avoid rubbing your eyes, stay hydrated, and consider using a cool compress to reduce discomfort.

If the soreness does not gradually improve over the next five to seven days, or if it worsens, such as increased redness, vision changes, discharge, or light sensitivity, you should go for an in-person review to rule out any persistent inflammation, infection, or corneal involvement.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.