What is Isopto tears used for?

This medication is used to relieve dry, irritated eyes. Common causes for dry eyes include wind, sun, heating/air conditioning, computer use/reading, and certain medications.

Is Isopto tears the same as artificial tears?

Artificial tears are available under the following different brand names: Tears Naturale PM, Isopto Tears, Bion Tears, Tears Naturale Forte, Tears Naturale Free Lubricant, Tears Naturale II Polyquad, Tears Plus, Lacril, Liquifilm Tears, LubriTears, Minims Artificial Tears, Celluvisc, Gel Tears, Bausch & Lomb Advanced …

What are the best artificial tears to buy?

Ask your doctor if these eye drops are suitable for your dry eye treatment plan.

  • Types of Eye Drops. There are many types of eye drops on the market to help combat dry eye symptoms.
  • Systane Ultra (Preservative Free)
  • Systane Complete.
  • Refresh Optive (Preservative Free)
  • Soothe XP.
  • GenTeal Tears Lubricant Eye Gel.

Is stabilized Oxychloro complex safe?

BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE+STABILIZED OXYCHLORO COMPLEX is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE+STABILIZED OXYCHLORO COMPLEX might cause drowsiness, abnormal/blurred vision; so, drive only if you are alert.

How long does Isopto atropine last?

Isopto Atropine will cause blurred vision that could last up to 2 weeks.

What is in artificial tears eye drops?

Generic Name: polyvinyl alcohol This product may contain 1 or more of the following ingredients: carboxymethylcellulose, dextran, glycerin, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400), polysorbate, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, or propylene glycol, among others.

How often can I put artificial tears in my eyes?

In general, for most artificial tears, you do not want to use them more than 4 times a day. The reason is because most types of artificial tears contain preservatives. The current literature suggests that if you use them more than 4 times per day, you can actually “overload” your eyes with preservative.

What are the side effects of artificial tears?

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

  • allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue.
  • change in vision.
  • eye irritation or redness that gets worse or lasts more than 72 hours.
  • eye pain.

What is Oxychloro complex?

Carboxymethylcellulose + Oxychloro Complex is a combination of two medicines: Carboxymethylcellulose and Oxychloro Complex. Carboxymethylcellulose is a lubricating medicine similar to natural tears. It provides temporary relief of burning and discomfort due to dryness of the eye. Oxychloro Complex is a preservative.

What is stabilized Oxychloro?

Stabilized Oxychloro Complex is an oxidative (antimicrobial) preservative comprising of an equilibrium mixture of oxychloro species, predominantly chlorite (at 99.5%), chlorate (at ˜0.5%) and traces of chlorine dioxide.