Eye drops for dry eye

[Hummin]

I see now multiplus is not recommended without lenses by Bausch and Lomb, anyway it is supposed to be used with lenses on, so what is the harm really? 

 

 

Question:

Can you use contact rewetting eye drops to moisten your bare eye? I don’t wear contact lenses.

 

 

Answer:

You can use an unopened contact lens rewetting solution in your eyes as an alternative to over-the-counter ordinary lubricating eye drops if needed. They are safe for your eyes. However, never use contact lens rewetting solution that has been opened and used by someone else.

 

Also please read packaging labels carefully. While rewetting drops are safe, contact lens cleaning solutions are not designed to be placed directly into your eye and can be very irritating.

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/ask-ophthalmologist-q/can-you-use-contact-lens-rewetting-drops-to-moiste#:~:text=JUN 23%2C 2023,and can be very irritating.

[3NUMBAS]

I am usingOptrex actimist  spray ,which seems a bit better ,you spray it on closed eyes,

but I noticed eyes can be bloodshot sometimes ,reason unknown..

[LosLobo]

1 hour ago, Hummin said:

I see now multiplus is not recommended without lenses by Bausch and Lomb, anyway it is supposed to be used with lenses on, so what is the harm really? 

 

 

Question:

Can you use contact rewetting eye drops to moisten your bare eye? I don’t wear contact lenses.

 

 

Answer:

You can use an unopened contact lens rewetting solution in your eyes as an alternative to over-the-counter ordinary lubricating eye drops if needed. They are safe for your eyes. However, never use contact lens rewetting solution that has been opened and used by someone else.

 

Also please read packaging labels carefully. While rewetting drops are safe, contact lens cleaning solutions are not designed to be placed directly into your eye and can be very irritating.

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/ask-ophthalmologist-q/can-you-use-contact-lens-rewetting-drops-to-moiste#:~:text=JUN 23%2C 2023,and can be very irritating.

 

'What’s the harm really?'—you're confusing safety with efficacy.
 

I suggest you could use boiled water as an alternative to over-the-counter ordinary lubricating eye drops if needed.

It’s safe for your eyes — but why would you, when there are cheaper, purpose made lubricating drops specific for dry eye than Renu already on the market?

After all, the topic is eye drops for dry eye, not for contact lenses.

[Hummin]

32 minutes ago, LosLobo said:

 

'What’s the harm really?'—you're confusing safety with efficacy.
 

I suggest you could use boiled water as an alternative to over-the-counter ordinary lubricating eye drops if needed.

It’s safe for your eyes — but why would you, when there are cheaper, purpose made lubricating drops specific for dry eye than Renu already on the market?

After all, the topic is eye drops for dry eye, not for contact lenses.

I already answered him, seek an eye dr in the first reply

 

I used contact lenses before with the same eye drops, and knew they worked well, and bought it when my eyes was irritated and dry after smoke and a long ride which I already explained. 
 

I also carried salt water ampules on my rides to wash out dust, so this was a supplement. Works well and no harm and lubricant very well 
 

 

[msbkk]

3 hours ago, LosLobo said:

 

'What’s the harm really?'—you're confusing safety with efficacy.
 

I suggest you could use boiled water as an alternative to over-the-counter ordinary lubricating eye drops if needed.

It’s safe for your eyes — but why would you, when there are cheaper, purpose made lubricating drops specific for dry eye than Renu already on the market?

After all, the topic is eye drops for dry eye, not for contact lenses.

Do not use boiled water. The lubricating eye drops in pharmacies have an oily substance, not water. And just pay attention to the 2 different kind of drops, one for contact lenses and one artificial tears product.

[msbkk]

2 hours ago, Hummin said:

I already answered him, seek an eye dr in the first reply

 

I used contact lenses before with the same eye drops, and knew they worked well, and bought it when my eyes was irritated and dry after smoke and a long ride which I already explained. 
 

I also carried salt water ampules on my rides to wash out dust, so this was a supplement. Works well and no harm and lubricant very well 
 

 

If you want to wash out eyes there are bottles with sterile water available especially for this purpose.

[LosLobo]

57 minutes ago, msbkk said:

Do not use boiled water. The lubricating eye drops in pharmacies have an oily substance, not water. And just pay attention to the 2 different kind of drops, one for contact lenses and one artificial tears product.

Thanks — I wasn’t recommending boiled water. I was pointing out that "safe" doesn't always mean "effective."
 

Boiled water is fine, but it's no substitute for proper lubricating drops made for dry eye. Similarly, contact lens drops aren’t ideal for non-lens users, even if they seem OK.
 

Also, not all over-the-counter drops are oily — many artificial tears are water-based and made specifically for dry eye relief.
 

So it's not just about safety — it's about using the right tool for the job.

 

[msbkk]

1 hour ago, LosLobo said:

Thanks — I wasn’t recommending boiled water. I was pointing out that "safe" doesn't always mean "effective."
 

Boiled water is fine, but it's no substitute for proper lubricating drops made for dry eye. Similarly, contact lens drops aren’t ideal for non-lens users, even if they seem OK.
 

Also, not all over-the-counter drops are oily — many artificial tears are water-based and made specifically for dry eye relief.
 

So it's not just about safety — it's about using the right tool for the job.

 

Best drops in my experience are Vislube. But unfortunately they not cheap. Prices vary from pharmacy to pharmacy, it is best to compare.

[LosLobo]

2 minutes ago, msbkk said:

Best drops in my experience are Vislube. But unfortunately they not cheap. Prices vary from pharmacy to pharmacy, it is best to compare.

Thanks.

That’s interesting — because Vislube was actually the worst for me. After some usage I got extreme eye pain. One doctor said a lot of people can’t tolerate it. Switched from those overpriced hyaluronic acid drops to cheaper normal tears — methcellulose-based — and the problems stopped.

[ricklev]

One thing that has helped my dry eyes, which I have had since LASIK 20 years ago, has been using a heated eye pad. I buy them from Lazada for 200 baht or so. The electronic switch tends to fail after a while so I buy a couple at a time. 

[msbkk]

26 minutes ago, LosLobo said:

Thanks.

That’s interesting — because Vislube was actually the worst for me. After some usage I got extreme eye pain. One doctor said a lot of people can’t tolerate it. Switched from those overpriced hyaluronic acid drops to cheaper normal tears — methcellulose-based — and the problems stopped.

Ok, every person might react differently. I like Vislube because 1 drop in each eye lasts longer than normal ones. I use Vidisic gel before going to bed. Other gels tend to blur my vision too much until into the morning hours.