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Whats the brand for night ointment for dry eyes? what is brand for artificial eyes thats good(and can be used with cl) for dry eyes except restasis ?
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There are many: Refresh pm is a good night time ointment. Refresh or systane are good drops for the day.
Answered 8/2/2013
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Dry eye treatment: In the us, there are several brands of lubricant ointments, including lacrilube, refresh pm, duratears, as well as several brands of gels. Any preservative free brand of artificial tears can be used safely while wearing contact lenses.
Answered 9/13/2013
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