New Allergan Refresh Plus Lubricant Eye Drops Single-Use 100 ct EXP 10/2022

Description

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 relieve burning, irritation and discomfort due to Dry Eye, reach for artificial tears from
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EFRESH®—the #1 Doctor Recommended Brand of Artificial Tears.
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REFRESH PLUS® Lubricant Eye Drops
instantly moisturizes to provide immediate, long-lasting relief for dry, irritated, sensitive 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.*
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It is safe to use as often as needed and is safe to use with contact lenses.
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.
• Irritation
• Dryness
• Burning/stinging
• Gritty and sandy feeling
• Itching
• Scratchiness
• Swelling/puffy eyes
• Eye pain
• Light sensitivity
• Transient blurred vision
• “Something in my eye” feeling
• Discomfort during contact lens wear
• Stringy mucus in or around the eyes
• Excessive tearing
• Redness
Overview Continued
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:
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Protects and lubricates the eyes
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Reduces the risk of eye infection
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Washes away foreign particles
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Keeps the surface of the eyes smooth and clear
When our tear film becomes unstable, Dry Eye symptoms can occur. Over-the-counter artificial tears, like REFRESH PLUS®, are designed to temporarily relieve dry, burning, irritated eyes due to Dry Eye.
Sunny, dry, windy, and hot climates
Wearing contact lenses
Allergies
Dust
Drafts from heating and air conditioning
Infrequent blinking while staring at a computer or video screen
Certain medications
Air travel
Tobacco smoke
Natural aging process
Menopause
LASIK procedures
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 do not want to wear eyeglasses on a more regular basis often opt for LASIK. Certain factors such as gender, lifestyle and ethnicity may increase the chances of having Dry Eye post-LASIK.
Whether you had Dry Eye prior to LASIK or you are experiencing it for the first time after, your doctor may have recommended artificial tears such as REFRESH PLUS® Lubricant Eye Drops. REFRESH PLUS® 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.