Artificial Tears are eyedrops used to lubricate dry eyes and help maintain moisture on the outer surface of your eyes.
These eyedrops may be used to treat dry eyes that result from aging, certain medications, medical condition, eye surgery or environmental factors such as smoky or windy conditions.
Artificial Tears are often available over-the-counter products of your local pharmacies or online. We recommend that you consult your eye doctor before taking any medication.
6 Most Recommended Artificial Tears
According to Dr. Kellen Robertson, OD here are some of the most recommended artificial tears:
Best tears for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) patients:
Balance (propylene glycol 0.6%):
Best preservative-free tears:
Oasis Tears Plus (Glycerin 0.22%)
Best tears for aqueous deficient dry eyes
Blink Tears (polyethylene glycol 400 0.25% plus Sodium Hyaluronate)
Best tears for use with contact lenses
Blink Contacts (purified water and sodium hyluronate 0.15%)
Best tears for those with severe ocular surface disease
FreshKote (polyvinylpyrrolidone 2.0% and polyvinyl alcohol 2.7%)
Best drop for longer relief and nighttime use
Refresh Optive Gel Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 1% and glycerin 0.9%)
For more info about artificial tears, please us at 407-292-9812 to schedule an appointment. As a primary eye care providers, our Optometrists will prescribe specific eye drops, that’s best for your eyes. This includes both over the counter products and the ones that required a doctor prescription.
References
- Mark B. Abelson, MD, CM, FRCSC, FARVO, George Ousler, Lisa Smith, and Urmila Santanam, PhDAndover, Mass. Bring Them to Tears With Your Treatment. Review of Ophthalmology. https://www.reviewofophthalmology.com/article/bring-them-to-tears-with-your-treatment. Published November 5, 2015. Accessed January 16, 2018.
- https://covalentcareers.com/resources/best-artificial-tears-2018/
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