Refresh Celluvisc Lubricant Eye Gel For Dry Eyes, Preservative-Free Drops, 0.01 Fl Oz Single-Use Containers, 30 Count

First of all, people need to research what type of eyedrop they are using! There are much thinner ones like the regular Refresh or the Systane. They have the consistency of water and add some moisture to your eyes but if you have a real dry eye problem then those are not enough. I started getting dry eye problems a couple of months ago and almost immediately got a retinal tear. I had about 30 shots of laser done to my eye to cauterize the tear and stop a detachment. Ever since then I've continued to have dry eyes and recently they have been VERY dry, to where it looks like I'm looking through fog some of the time. Out of huge concern I reached out to my ophthalmologist who treated my retinal tear. These are the exact Refresh drops that she recommended as well as the ophthalmologist recommended Bruder eye compress that is an eye mask you microwave for 20 seconds to help add moisture to your eyes and eyelids. These appear to be thin like the most known Refresh but they are a slightly thicker material and will blur your eyes for 5 to 10 minutes as they are supposed to because they are thicker/ more moisturizing! They are not as thick as the gels which some people use especially at night that is way thicker than these. You have to look at what your needs are and not criticize these because they temporarily blur your vision. Again there are eye drops for everyone's issues and these are the ones my ophthalmologist told me to get. They add noticeably more moisture to my eyes than the regular Refresh. I just wouldn't put my contacts in until afterwards if at all when you have a dry eye problem. I've always liked Refresh because you can push/snap the top handle back on and use the rest later. Someone said it makes them tired afterwards lol which is just a feeling of having something thicker in your eye temporarily making you feel like your eyes are "heavy"/ aka sleepy. Very glad I got these!

Great for post cataract surgery for night time use . leaves a crust on eye lashes ,baby shampoo helps clean them

These are a lifesaver! A few months ago, I noticed that my tears would burn if I rubbed my eyes. I also started waking up with a lot of gunk in my eyes, experiencing blurry vision throughout the day (which wasn’t helped by the fact that I work in front of a computer all day), and feeling as though my eyes were heavy and filled with sand.Concerned, I visited my ophthalmologist, who prescribed a steroid ointment, suspecting mild inflammation due to allergies.However, around the same time, the skin under my right eye cracked open. I went for a follow-up, where a doctor diagnosed me with blepharitis (chronic eyelid inflammation). I was given a regimen to follow, including eyelid wipes, eye drops for dry eye relief, and another ointment. But even after two weeks, my left eye wasn’t improving.My ophthalmologist then recommended that I see a cornea specialist—and thank God I did! It turned out I had severely inflamed eyes, blocked oil glands, and even bening tumors called pinguecula growing in my eyes. Fortunately, there was a solution: this product, along with heated eye compresses.Even after my excessive watery eye issues resolved, I continued using these drops. Since they’re preservative-free, I know they’re safe for long-term use. My doctor assured me they would work wonders—and she was absolutely right!

PRODUCTS COMPARED (they are all preservative-free vials):Theratears Lubricant Eye Drops Single Use ContainersTears Naturale Free Lubricant Eye Drops, Single-Use VialsSystane Ultra Lubricant Eye Drops Convenient Preservative Free VialsAMO Blink Tears Lubricating Eye Drops -- Sterile Single-Use VialsAllergan Refresh Celluvisc Lubricant Eye Drops for Moderate to Severe Dry EyeSimilasan Preservative-Free Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, Single-Use DroppersBausch & Lomb Soothe Lubricant Eye Drops, 28-Count Single Use DispensersVIALS - EASE OF OPENINGAllergan Refresh: 4/5, small vial, harder to graspBausch & Lomb: 5/5Blink Tears: 2/5, cheap overflexible plastic, cap does not snap off cleanly, can leave sharp edges, requires concentration and effort to open properlySimilasan: 4/5, extremely long vial, bends awkwardlySystane Ultra: 5/5Tears Naturale: 5/5Theratears: 5/5VIALS - EASE OF USEAllergan Refresh: 4/5, small, rigid capsule, harder to squeezeBausch & Lomb: 6/5 extra credit for a completely unique, easy to squeeze design, it really stands above the restBlink Tears: 3/5, sharp edges from opening can poke your eye, smaller, slightly rigid capsule makes squeezing harderSimilasan: 2/5, skinny capsule, liquid does not want to rotate with gravity or squeezingSystane Ultra: 5/5, has a nice big opening for the dropsTears Naturale: 5/5Theratears: 4/5, has the poorer, small and rigid capsule design, but is the easiest of that kind to use compared to othersINITIAL EYE REACTIONAllergan Refresh: 5/5Bausch & Lomb: 5/5Blink Tears: 3/5, a somewhat watery feeling that doesn't mesh well with your body's tearsSimilasan: 5/5Systane Ultra: 5/5Tears Naturale: 5/5Theratears: 2/5, very watery feeling that doesn't feel natural at allEXTENDED EYE REACTIONAllergan Refresh: 5/5Bausch & Lomb: 5/5Blink Tears: 4/5Similasan: 2/5, stinging and drying sensationSystane Ultra: 5/5Tears Naturale: 2/5, perplexing drying effect begins after a few minutesTheratears: 4/5DAYTIME USE (WORKING, READING, DRIVING)Allergan Refresh: 3/5, by far the thickest, reduces clarity in sight, and can make you feel sleepyBausch & Lomb: 5/5Blink Tears: 5/5Similasan: 4/5, you need more time to fiddle with itSystane Ultra: 5/5Tears Naturale: 3/5, extended dry effect gives you the need to blink a lotTheratears: 5/5NIGHTTIME USE (RELAXING, SLEEPING)Allergan Refresh: 4/5, very moisturizing overnight, but will leave gunk on your eyelashes in morningBausch & Lomb: 3/5 requires multiple applicationsBlink Tears: 3/5Similasan: 2/5, stinging sensation may keep you awake, very difficult to manipulate and remove tears in darkSystane Ultra: 3/5, requires multiple applicationsTears Naturale: 3/5Theratears: 3/5, requires multiple applications**note: none of these drops scored perfect because none of them are completely effective as overnight products, recommend seeking alternate solutions or using one of these drops with another productOVERALL CHEMICAL BALANCEAllergan Refresh: 5/5Bausch & Lomb: 5/5Blink Tears: 3/5Similasan: 3/5Systane Ultra: 5/5Tears Naturale: 3/5Theratears: 3/5ECONOMICS RANKINGS ON AMAZON (AS OF 11 DEC 2013. LOWEST RANK IS CHEAPEST.)Allergan Refresh: #4, $0.45 per vialBausch & Lomb: #2 tied, $0.37 per vialBlink Tears: #3, $0.44 per vialSimilasan: #6, $0.50 per vialSystane Ultra: #5, $0.48 per vialTears Naturale: #1, $0.33 per vialTheratears: #2 tied, $0.37 per vial**note: I found that almost all vials contain fluid that will deteriorate into a hardened gel (due to lack of preservatives) before I could finish using them. They are designed to be disposable after a single use, and you will be hard pressed to get multiple uses that maintain an ideal chemical reaction. As such, these economic ratings are not done by milliliters, but by price per whole vial. So the vials with more fluid in them are not necessarily a better deal. That said, some vials may be designed with an unsatisfactory amount of fluid per vial for even a single use. You decide.GRAND TOTAL RECOMMENDATIONSAllergan Refresh: Recommended for evening/nighttime useBausch & Lomb: HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDBlink Tears: Recommended with reservationsSimilasan: Not RecommendedSystane Ultra: HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDTears Naturale: Not RecommendedTheratears: Not RecommendedEveryone's eye chemistry is different, and different products will affect each person uniquely. So keep your mind open and be willing to try many things. Consider also: humidifiers, night gels, eyelid cleansers, microwaveable hot pads, sunglasses, and anything else out there.

My eye doctor recommended this over the counter product, and now the wife and I both give it strong reviews. Comes in conveniently / individually sealed vials, perfect for the car, work, pack or purse.

Grear product for Dry Eye Disease.

Our eye doctor recommended these drops for my son who has myopia correcting hard lenses he wears at night. We have these on auto ship every month. They seem to work very well for him