Is it safe to use eye drops during the second trimster? My wife was dealing with a really bad eye irritation today, so we went to the store and bought some eye drops. We didn't think they could be harmful, but (after she had already used them) we noticed that the label said to consult your doctor before using them if you are pregnant.
She used Visine Totality Multi-Symptom Relief. The active ingredients are Glycerin, Hypromellose, Polyethylene glycol 400, Tetrahydrozoline HCI, and Zinc sulfate. Are any of these ingredients known to cause any issues or possible birth defects if used in very small quantities? Thanks a ton for helping us to find the answer to this question!