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  • Allergies/Sensitivties in Prescription & Over-the-Counter Drops

    I was interested in finding out what people are allergic or sensitive to in the ingredients both active & inactive used in prescription & over-the-counter eye drops. I only use preservative free single use vials.

    *Restatsis* tried 3x over 10 years, can't tolerate, makes eyes worse.

    *Boric Acid* in the ingredient list, burning sensation instantly, causes increase inflammation. (ex: Systane Ultra, Refresh Optive Sensitive, Blink, Unisol Saline)

    *Lotemax* (not sure if it's BAK?)

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    I guess those products you mention are American. Here in the UK - I have not got on well with hypermellose drops which sting. The best ones for me are the gels: Lumecare Eye gel, Carbomer, Viscotears - they are a bit thick but the eyes soon clear and the drops last much longer. I use them at night.

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      Originally posted by sparkle_eyes View Post
      I guess those products you mention are American. Here in the UK - I have not got on well with hypermellose drops which sting. The best ones for me are the gels: Lumecare Eye gel, Carbomer, Viscotears - they are a bit thick but the eyes soon clear and the drops last much longer. I use them at night.
      Last edited by savino; 02-Sep-2016, 03:37.

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      • #4
        I'm currently ok using Optive preservative-free, but I had problems with some PFDrops Carmellose Sodium drops I was given as an alternative. When I used them they stung immediately, but rather than clearing up it rapidly worsened to a burning sensation and started to cause inflamation in the eyelid. I ended up washing both eyes out thoroughly and touring local pharmacies until I found one where I could get Optive. The problem went away a couple of hours after I washed the drops out.

        I'm not sure what caused the reaction, but the PFDrops have boric acid listed as an ingredient and the Optive drops I'm using don't.

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        • #5
          Lately hypertonic over the counter,refresh etc,drys my eyes out

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