Add a drop or two of Visine or glycerin. Also, store it upside down - really helps
2nd the eyedrop rec. Lumify if you want to use every day, Visine is fine for every now and then. ++
The formula is much thicker than my old Visine AC. I am getting used to Pataday.+
Personally, the most effective thing I can do is use eye whitening/redness-relieving eyedrops++