Connection between prescription eyedrops and mucus in throat?

My dad has been using prescription eyedrops for a month or so and has
developed a mucus buildup in his throat. His opthamologist is out of
town for a week and unavailable to answer questions. My mom had heard
of other people having the same problem, but i can't understand how
eyedrops can cause a mucus buildup in the throat.I couldn't find any
information on the net describing it. Perhaps it is just coincidental.

 

The tear ducts drain in thru the sinus cavity and into the throat. So
yes, one can have a throat reaction to eyedrops.

 

I have noted strange tastes from eye drops in the throat. Some were
regular IOP reduction drops. Others were for tracking down whether the
duct was blocked. I also have noted that with anesthetic drops for IOP
measurement and dilation. I have attributed that taste to the drops, I
have no idea which drops would build up mucous if drained to the throat.
It may be a good idea to ask the pharmacist.

Bill

 

That's interesting. I never would have thought the tear ducts drain
into the sinus cavity. Thanks for the info.

 

Not quite right, but close.

The tears drain into the nose and then to back of the throat. Sinus
cavities not involved.


Judy