Eye lotions (collyria, astringents):-
Bausch and Lomb Rewetting Drops, I-Doc, Optrex, Vital Eyes, Zi for Eyes
Vital Eyes Moisturiser, Vital Eyes Brightener, Zi for Eyes
Lid Care
Iocare, Normasol, Steripod Blue
Adapettes, Clerz, Hydron Soft Lens Comfort, Lensfresh, Opti-Free, Soft Lens Comfort Drops, VisMed
Clerz, Hydron Soft Lens Comfort, Lensfresh, Opti-Free, Renu Rewetting Drops, Soft Lens Comfort Drops, VisLube, VisMed
sodium chloride, sodium citrate
Preservatives:- chlorhexidine, thimerosal, edetate sodium
Category:- SL
Indications for use:- relief of dry eye symptoms associated with soft contact lens wear
Availability:- ADAPETTES, 15 mL bottle
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complains of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes as associated with rigid contact lens wear.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:- current availability uncertain
sodium chloride, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, sodium citrate, proprietary wetting agent
Preservatives:- sorbic acid, edetate sodium
Category:- no longer marketed in UK (product discontinued)
Indications for use:- relief of dry eye symptoms associated with contact lens wear
Availability:- BAUSCH & LOMB REWETTING DROPS, 10 mL bottle
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complains of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants etc and borderline dry eyes as associated with contact lens wear.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
sodium chloride, sodium citrate
Preservatives:- chlorhexidine, thimerosal, edetate sodium
Category:- no longer marketed in UK (product discontinued)
Indications for use:- relief of dry eye symptoms associated with soft contact lens wear
Availability:- BOOTS COMFORT DROPS, 10 mL bottle
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complains of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes as associated with soft contact lens wear.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
Poloxamer 407 sodium chloride, sodium citrate
Preservatives:- sorbic acid, edetate sodium
Category:- SL
Indications for use:- relief of dry eye symptoms associated with soft contact lens wear
Availability:- CLERZ, 10 mL bottle
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complains of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes as associated with soft contact lens wear.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
Poloxamer 407, sodium chloride, sodium citrate
Preservatives:- none
Category:- not currently marketed in UK (product discontinued 1997)
Indications for use:- relief of dry eye symptoms associated with soft contact lens wear
Availability:- CLERZ, unit dose, package of 20 x 0.4 mL
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complains of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes as associated with soft contact lens wear.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
sodium chloride, sodium citrate
Preservatives:- thimerosal, chlorhexidine, edetate sodium
Category:- no longer marketed in UK (product discontinued)
Indications for use:- relief of dry eye symptoms associated with soft contact lens wear
Availability:- HYDRON SOFT LENS COMFORTeyedrops, 20 mL bottle
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complains of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes as associated with soft contact lens wear.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
witch hazel 13 % (Hamamelis water)
Preservatives:- none
Category:- GSL
Indications for use:- relief of tired eyes
Availability:- I-DOC, 15 mL plastic ampoules (for single use); box of 5 or 10 with eyecup
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complaints of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the solution.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
balanced salts solution (sodium chloride 0.64%, potassium chloride 0.075%, calcium chloride 0.048%, magnesium chloride 0.03%, sodium acetate 0.39%, sodium citrate 0.17%); sterile
Preservatives:- none
Category:- HP
Indications for use:- as ophthalmic irrigant for surgical procedures
Availability:- IOCARE, 15 mL plastic bottles (for single use) in blister pack.
Current optometric application's (UK):- irrigation of the eye prior to examination or removal of ophthalmic dyes / stains.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the solution.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
Comfort and re-wetting drops
sodium chloride, sodium citrate
Preservatives:- sorbic acid, edetate sodium
Category:- SL
Indications for use:- relief of dry eye symptoms associated with soft contact lens wear
Availability:- LENSFRESH, unit-dose, box of 30.
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complains of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes as associated with any type of contact lens wear.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
mixture of surfactants
Preservatives:- disodium edetate
Category:- SL (a non-medicinal, off the shelf, cosmetic product).
Indications for use:- eyelid margin cleansing in blepharitis and blepharoconjunctivitis assocaited with a range of conditions
Availability:- LIDCARE kit containing 120 mL bottle of cleansing solution and pack of gauze pads for application (full instructions with product)
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complaints indicative of need for eyelid hygiene.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the solution.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed (but possibility of allergic reactions should not be ignored)
Comment/s:-
sterile wipes
mixture of surfactants
Preservatives:- disodium edetate
Category:- SL (a non-medicinal, off the shelf, cosmetic product).
Indications for use:- eyelid margin cleansing in blepharitis and blepharoconjunctivitis assocaited with a range of conditions
Availability:- LIDCARE LID-CARE individually-sealed foil sachets for single use
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complaints indicative of need for eyelid hygiene.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the solution.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed (but possibility of allergic reactions should not be ignored)
Comment/s:-
sodium chloride 0.9 %, sterile
Preservatives:- none
Category:- P
Indications for use:- as ophthalmic irrigant
Availability:- NORMASOL, 25 x 25ml plastic ampoules
Current optometric application's (UK):- irrigation of the eye prior to examination or removal of ophthalmic dyes / stains.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the solution.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
Rewetting drops
sodium chloride, sodium citrate
Preservatives:- polidronium chloride POLYQUAD®, edetate sodium
Category:- SL
Indications for use:- relief of dry eye symptoms associated with soft contact lens wear
Availability:- OPTI-FREE REWETTING DROPS, 15 mL bottle
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complains of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes as associated with soft contact lens wear.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:- also known as OPTI-FREE COMFORT DROPS
witch hazel 13 % (Hamamelis water)
Preservatives:- benzalkonium chloride
Category :- GSL
Indications for use:- relief of tired eyes
Availability:- OPTREX EYE LOTION, 110 mL or 300 mL bottles, with eyecup
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complaints of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the solution.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
witch hazel 13 % (Hamamelis water)
Preservatives:- none
Category:- P
Indications for use:- relief of tired eyes
Availability:- OPTREX EYE DROPS, 10 mL or 30 mL bottles
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complaints of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the solution.
Specific precautions:- not recommended for use while wearing soft contact lenses
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
witch hazel 13 % (Hamamelis water)
Preservatives:- benzalkonium chloride
Category :- P/SL
Indications for use:- relief of tired eyes
Availability:- OPTREX FRESH EYES EYE DROPS, 10 mL bottles
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complaints of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the solution.
Specific precautions:- not recommended for use whilst wearing soft contact lenses or just before lens wear
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
witch hazel 13 % (Hamamelis water), glycerin
Preservatives:- benzalkonium chloride
Category :- P/SL
Indications for use:- relief of tired eyes
Availability:- OPTREX FRESH EYES WASH, 110 mL bottle, with eyecup patients with complaints of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the solution.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
sodium chloride, sodium citrate
Preservatives:- sorbic acid, edetate sodium
Category:- no longer marketed in UK (product discontinued)
Indications for use:- relief of dry eye symptoms associated with soft contact lens wear
Availability:- RENU REWETTING DROPS, 15 mL bottle (discontinued)
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complains of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes as associated with rigid contact lens wear.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
Comforting Eye drops
sodium chloride, sodium citrate
Preservatives:- none
Category:- SL
Indications for use:- relief of dry eye symptoms associated with soft contact lens wear
Availability:- REVIVE, unit-dose, box of 2
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complains of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes as associated with soft contact lens wear.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
sodium chloride, sodium citrate
Preservatives:- chlorhexidine, thimerosal, edetate sodium
Category:- SL
Indications for use:- relief of dry eye symptoms associated with soft contact lens wear
Availability:- SENSITIVE EYE DROPS, 10 mL or 15 mL bottle
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complains of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes as associated with rigid contact lens wear.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:- current availability uncertain
sodium chloride, sodium citrate
Preservatives:- thimerosal, edetate sodium
Category:- SL
Indications for use:- relief of dry eye symptoms associated with soft contact lens wear
Availability:- SOFT LENS COMFORT DROPS, 15 mL bottle
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complains of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes as associated with soft contact lens wear.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:- current availability uncertain
sodium chloride, sodium citrate
Preservatives:- chlorhexidine, thimerosal, edetate sodium
Category:- not marketed in UK (import)
Indications for use:- relief of dry eye symptoms associated with soft contact lens wear
Availability:- STERIFRESH, 15 mL bottle
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complains of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes as associated with soft contact lens wear.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:- not marketed in UK
sodium chloride 0.9 %, sterile
Preservatives:- none
Category:- SL
Indications for use:- as ophthalmic irrigant
Availability:- STERIPOD BLUE, 25 x 25ml foil sachets for single use.
Current optometric application's (UK):- irrigation of the eye prior to examination or removal of ophthalmic dyes / stains.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the solution.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
Comforting Eye drops Unit Dose
sodium hyaluronate 0.1 %
Preservatives:-
Category:- not marketed in UK (advertised as mail order)
Indications for use:- relief of dry eye symptoms associated with soft contact lens wear
Availability:- VISLUBE, unit dose, package of 20
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complaints of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes as associated with soft contact lens wear.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
Comforting Eye drops Unit Dose sodium hyaluronate 0.1 %
Preservatives:-
Category:- marketed in UK for general sale as a medical device (CE marked)
Indications for use:- relief of dry eye symptoms or symptoms of fatigue or minor irritation, including that associated with contact lens wear
Availability:- VISMED, unit dose, package of 40
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complaints of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, air conditioning, etc, and borderline dry eyes as associated with soft or rigid contact lens wear.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
polysorbate 80, sodium chloride, vitamin A palmitate (no medicinal claims made)
Preservatives:- edetate sodium
Category:- not marketed in UK (advertised as mail order)
Indications for use:- relief of dry eye symptoms associated with soft contact lens wear
Availability:- VIT-A-DROPS, 15 mL bottle
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complains of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes as associated with soft contact lens wear.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:- may also be labelled VIVA DROPS or TEARS ENCORE
mixture methylhydroxypropylcellulose 0.4 %, borate, and vitamin A and vitamin E (no medicinal claims made)
Preservatives:- benzalkonium chloride
Category:- a non-medicinal, off the shelf, cosmetic product
Indications for use:- relief of tired eyes
Availability:- VITAL EYES, 10 mL bottle
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complains of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- not recommended for use while wearing soft contact lenses
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:- not recommended for frequent use
mixture methylhydroxypropylcellulose 0.4 %, borate, and vitamin A and vitamin E (no medicinal claims made)
Preservatives:- none
Category:- a non-medicinal, off the shelf, cosmetic product
Indications for use:- relief of tired eyes
Availability:- VITAL EYES, unit dose 20 x 0.4 mL
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complains of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- not recommended for use while wearing soft contact lenses
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
Brightener
mixture of Lavender water , Orange flower water, Hamamelis water 4 %, Euphrasia, sodium chloride, zinc sulphate 0.02 %, naphazoline 0.005 %
Preservatives:- benzoxonium chloride
Category:- a non-medicinal, off the shelf, cosmetic product
Indications for use:- relief of tired eyes
Availability:- VITAL EYES BRIGHTENER, 10 mL bottle
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complaints of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- not recommended for use while wearing soft contact lenses
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
Eye Wash
witch hazel and mixture of plant / flower extracts (lavender, orange flower, eyebright) in a pH adjusted solution.
Preservatives:- none
Category:- a non-medicinal, off the shelf, cosmetic product
Indications for use:- relief of tired eyes
Availability:- VITAL EYES, 10 mL plastic ampoules (for single use); box of 10 with eyecup
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complaints of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the solution.
Specific precautions:- none listed
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-
(pronounced zee)
borate-buffered salts solutions containing povidone, poloxamer and d-camphor (no medicinal claims made)
Preservatives:- chlorhexidine
Category:- a non-medicinal, off the shelf, cosmetic product
Indications for use:- moisturiser for relief of tired eyes
Availability:- Zi for EYES, 7 mL bottle
Current optometric application's (UK):- recommendation and supply to patients with complaints of minor ocular discomfort due to irritants, allergies etc and borderline dry eyes.
Contraindication/s:- known allergy (sensitivity) to any ingredients of the eyedrops.
Specific precautions:- not recommended for use while wearing soft contact lenses
Adverse drug reactions:- none listed
Comment/s:-