REFRESH PLUS Lubricant Eye Drops, 100 Single Vials *Moisturizing Relief*

Description

Relieving Dry Eye Symptoms with REFRESH
The kind of eye drops you’re reaching for makes a difference.
Not all eye drops are specifically designed to lubricate. Some drops are specifically designed to help relieve allergies. Others remove redness from your eyes.  Over-the-counter artificial tears are designed to provide temporary relief to the symptoms associated with Dry Eye.
To temporarily relieve burning, irritation and discomfort due to Dry Eye, reach for artificial tears, like
REFRESH — the #1 Doctor Recommended Brand of Artificial Tears.
REFRESH PLUS Lubricant Eye Drops
instantly moisturizes to provide immediate, soothing relief for dry, irritated eyes. It comes in preservative-free single-use vials and has many of the same healthy qualities as your own natural tears. REFRESH PLUS has also been demonstrated to relieve post-LASIK dryness. REFRESH PLUS® is safe to use as often as needed and safe to use with contact lenses.
What is Dry Eye?
Dry Eye is a reduction in your eyes’ ability to produce or maintain sufficient quantity and quality of natural tears
. Insufficient tears can lead to:
Irritated, painful eyes
Increased risk of eye infection
Negative effects on vision
Damage to the eye surface
An estimated 25 million Americans suffer from Dry Eye symptoms
. In fact, Dry Eye symptoms are commonly reported among people visiting their eye doctor.
Why Tears Are Important?
Tears are important to the overall health of our eyes and our vision
. Each time we blink, a protective coating of tears is spread like a film over the front of our eye. If we don’t blink often enough, dry spots can develop on the surface of the eye and can cause our vision to decrease. Thus, our tear film serves four important purposes:
Protects and lubricates the eyes
Reduces the risk of eye infection
Washes away foreign particles
Keeps the surface of the eyes smooth and clear
When our tear film becomes unstable, symptoms of Dry Eye can occur. Over-the-counter artificial tears, like REFRESH PLUS, are designed to temporarily relieve dry, burring, irritated eyes due to Dry Eye.
Common Dry Eye Symptoms
Dryness
• Light sensitivity
Irritation
• Transient blurring
Burning/stinging
• "Something in my eye” feeling
Gritty and sandy feeling
• Discomfort during contact lens wear
Itching
• Stringy mucus in or around the eye
Scratchiness
• Excessive tearing
Swelling/puffy eyes
• Redness
Eye pain
Dry Eye Common Causes & Risk Factors
Sunny, dry, windy and hot climates
Certain medications
Wearing contact lenses
Air travel
Allergies
Tobacco smoke
Dust
Natural aging process
Drafts from heating or air conditioning
Menopause
Infrequent blinking while staring at computer and video screen
LASIK procedures
Dry Eye & Lasik
Dry Eye is a common complaint among those who undergo LASIK
. Dry Eye symptoms can last for six months or longer after LASIK surgery. But Dry Eye can be a factor even before LASIK. Some patients even seek LASIK because they have Dry Eye. Dry Eye can make wearing contact lenses uncomfortable and those who don’t want to wear eyeglasses on a more regular basis often opt for LASIK.
LASIK patients may report Dry Eye after surgery, even if they did not experience Dry Eye symptoms previously. Certain factors such as gender, lifestyle and ethnicity may increase the chances of having Dry Eye post-LASIK. But whether you had Dry Eye prior to LASIK or experience it for the first time after, your doctor may have recommended artificial tears such as REFRESH PLUS Lubricant Eye Drops. REFRESH PLUS Lubricant Eye Drops is preservative-free and recommended for post-LASIK dryness. If used for post-operative (e.g., LASIK) dryness and discomfort, follow your eye doctor’s instructions.