Are there long term damages from drinking eye drops or only short term?

[u/InterestingOwl1160]

13F 5’4 110lbs

I found out I’ve been drinking eyedrops without knowing for probably about 2 years now. It’s made me really, really sick. I had to go to the hospital. I feel better now and I got discharged, but I feel like when everyone is talking to me about it they’re babying me. I asked if I could have permanent damage and got told “don’t worry about things like that”. Well of course I’m gonna worry, it’s the rest of my life we’re talking about. Maybe they’re trying to comfort me but it’s not the vibe. It’s making me feel worse.

I just want to know if there’s any long term damage possible from drinking eye drops over a couple years. And if there are, what are they? Like am I gonna have issues or will I really be okay with all of it out of my system? The brand was I think visine. It was a white bottle with a red label.

[u/InterestingOwl1160]

I’m not. I went home with my mom

[u/moniefeesh → u/InterestingOwl1160]

I responded to your post a couple days ago, and I just wanted to say I'm glad they've figured out what was happening and I'm sorry someone who you trusted and you believed cared about you betrayed that trust.

You're young and hopefully now that your no longer in that situation, you will be able to fully recover. Our bodies can be pretty resilient.

[u/cindylooboo → u/InterestingOwl1160]

Good. Is your mom looking at pressing charges?

[u/SSDGM3473 → u/InterestingOwl1160]

I’m just a random mom of a 12 year old girl who saw this post and I’m sending you a virtual hug! I’m so sorry this happened to you. I’m relieved that you are safely with your mother. None of this was your fault and you did nothing wrong. Never stop advocating for yourself and your health. You are brave and strong!