Preservative Free Drops

[DocwithDryEye]

I would agree with what everyone has already noted
- Don't let the nozzle touch anything
- Recapping is Ok. I do this with Restasis as well as tears, whether they are PF or not.
Keep them away from the sink or other areas that could be bacteria-rich.
Wash hands before and after using.

I re-cap my PF drops and use the vial until it's empty. But, I am ultra paranoid about not touching the dropper tip or portion of the cap that will touch the tip to anything, not coughing or sneezing on it etc - If I do, I toss it in the trash.

[littlemermaid]

I am buying a new preservative-free pump eyedrop every 1m because I don't trust it after that, even when the info says OK for longer. I think when they are carried in the school bag, for example, they get too warm and the outside gets dirty.

[Krisse]

I use something called Hylocomod, which has a pump system inside to prevent contamination. Havent been using it for a long time yet, but it seems to be working.

[LaDiva]

Hi Max,
I use an opened vial within 24 hours. If it's around longer than that, I throw it away. I've done this for four years and have had no problems. That's not to say there couldn't be a problem, just that I have never had a problem. Yet.

[Max52]

Max, what do you think the dangers of doing that might be? I'm sure people do it... but very carefully to avoid contamination, even cross-contamination from eye to eye. If the nozzle touches anything, especially around the eye, I do throw it away even if the cost breaks my heart

The danger would be an infection. I try to be careful to not let the tip touch ANYTHING except the cap. If it does I throw it away. So it sounds like you do the same. I've been doing it with restasis for quite awhile, but didn't want to assume I could reuse the pfd's as well...thanks

[littlemermaid]

Max, what do you think the dangers of doing that might be? I'm sure people do it... but very carefully to avoid contamination, even cross-contamination from eye to eye. If the nozzle touches anything, especially around the eye, I do throw it away even if the cost breaks my heart

[Max52]

I'm sure the answer is elsewhere, but haven't been able to find it. The question is...Can preservative free drops be used more than once? I use restasis, keep it in the fridge and use it till it's gone. Can I do the same with other preservative free drops...thanks