Question 1

is refresh tears a good brand?

Accepted Answer

yes: Refresh is what i call a syrupy tear which coats the eye and lasts longer than most other tears.  There are some alternatives but this is one of the best if you have eye dryness.

Question 2

how can i decide which artificial tear from otc would work best for me? there are many, alcon, liquifilm tears, refresh. all of them contain different ingredient. how can i know which one is best?

Accepted Answer

Try one: None of them is best. Just try one and if you don't like it, try another.

Question 3

can i use expired refresh tears plus eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It is reasonable to use these drops within one year of expiration.  If longer than that, discard.

Question 4

can too much refresh tears eye drops bad for your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The non-preseved form of refresh can be used as often as needed. 

The preserved form (the type that comes in bottles) should only be used 4 times a day or less.

Question 5

when i open this refresh tears eye drops how many days should i use it or how many days after opening it will be expire?

Accepted Answer

As needed: Refresh tears may be used as follows:  1-2 drops every 1 to 4 hours as needed for ocular dryness. Sometimes you may have to use the product frequently for excessive dryness, whereas other times less frequently. You may also try refresh optive, liquigel for drier eyes. The bottle itself has the expiration date printed on it. Discard the bottle if expired, contaminated, or empty.

Question 6

how long do you have to wait to take a shower after using refresh tears eye drop?

Accepted Answer

No need to wait: You can take a shower immediately after using artificial tears.

Question 7

i have an unopened box with 4 bottles of refresh tears eye drops. the expiration date was august 2013. is it safe to use these drops?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK but no: Would not use it. It may will be OK but safest to not use it and get  new refill.

Question 8

i had my eyes dilated today, can i still use refresh tears lubricant for dry eyes?

Accepted Answer

Family practice : Yes , that would be no problem.

Question 9

granny has cataract n did surgery bfor, nw when eyes r dry she use brand'refresh tears lubricant eyedrop'it has steroid n any side effect if often use?

Accepted Answer

Refresh: Is used to wet eyes for comfort and should not have steroid in it. Steroid should be clearly stated in the component section.

Question 10

my eye is red after using steroids and antibiotics. i also had shingles in june. my shingles is gone now. i have been to the doctor and he told me to use artificial tears.i used refresh plus drops for a week. my eye is still red and has pain?

Accepted Answer

See an eyeMD: There is a big difference between shingles that gives you the painful rash, even if it is on your eyelids, and shingles that involve the cornea and other parts of the eye such as the retina or trabecular meshwork. The later is called herpes zoster ophthalmicus. This is a chronic disease requiring chronic steroid eyedrops. See your ophthalmologist to find out if you have this and need more treatmen

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A member asked:

Is refresh tears a good brand?

A member asked:

How can i decide which artificial tear from otc would work best for me? there are many, alcon, liquifilm tears, refresh. all of them contain different ingredient. how can i know which one is best?

A member asked:

Can i use expired refresh tears plus eye drops?

A member asked:

Can too much refresh tears eye drops bad for your eyes?

A member asked:

When i open this refresh tears eye drops how many days should i use it or how many days after opening it will be expire?

A member asked:

How long do you have to wait to take a shower after using refresh tears eye drop?

A member asked:

I have an unopened box with 4 bottles of refresh tears eye drops. the expiration date was august 2013. is it safe to use these drops?

A member asked:

I had my eyes dilated today, can i still use refresh tears lubricant for dry eyes?

A member asked:

Granny has cataract n did surgery bfor, nw when eyes r dry she use brand'refresh tears lubricant eyedrop'it has steroid n any side effect if often use?

A member asked:

My eye is red after using steroids and antibiotics. i also had shingles in june. my shingles is gone now. i have been to the doctor and he told me to use artificial tears.i used refresh plus drops for a week. my eye is still red and has pain?

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