Common over-the-counter eye-care products

Disclaimer: Laser and Corneal Surgery Associates, and affiliates, does not have any financial conflicts of interest related to eye-care products. We do not receive any form of monetary compensation by the manufacturers of these products. We recommend these products based on either personal or patient experience (often both), along with literature research on ingredients, mechanism of action, and formulation. Like a brand of hand lotion, everyone has a personal preference; medical literature does not state that any one brand is better/worse than another. This page is intended as a starting point to navigating the myriad options for consumers when shopping for eye care products.

Artificial Tears

 

Light Artificial Tears
(immediate relief)

  • (Allergan) Refresh Plus

  • (Alcon) Systane Ultra

  • (Abbot) Blink Tears

Heavy Artificial Tears

  • (Allergan) Refresh Omega-3

  • (Bausch and Lombe) Soothe XP

  • (Ocusoft) Retaine MGD

Gel Drops

  • Refresh Cellulovisc

  • Refresh Optive Gel

  • Systane Gel Drops

Preservative-Free: We recommend preservative-free eyedrops for all patients taking eyedrops more than 3 times/day, as the preservative may build-up in your eye and cause irritation.

 

Eye Ointment

Eye Gel Ointment

  • Genteal Gel Severe

  • Systane Gel Overnight Therapy

PM Ointment (Petrolatum & Mineral Oil)

  • Refresh PM

  • Lubrifresh PM

  • Retaine PM

 

Eyelid Hygiene

Eyelid Cleanser Solution

  • Sterilid

  • Ocusoft

Disposable Lid Wipes

  • Ocusoft Lid Scrub

  • Systane Lid Wipes