Question 1

It lists ingredients carboxymethylcellulose sodium, glycerine, polysorbate 80.  why is flax oil not listed?

Accepted Answer

Flaxseed oil is considered an inactive ingredient in the US so is listed elsewhere on the carton.  In the US, some eyedrop ingredients are considered as "active" based on FDA Monograph rules.  Many useful and protective ingredients are included in eyedrops, but those not classified as "active" will be listed separately on the carton.

Question 2

are they preservative free

Accepted Answer

Yes they are preservative free, but that’s not necessarily a good thing. The manufacturer says you should only open a vial, use 1-2 drops per eye and then DISCARD the vial and all remaining lubricant. The reason is that because there is no preservative, any bacteria that gets into the opened vial will multiply like crazy and within a short period of time could become enough bacteria to create an eye infection after repeated use of a vial. These drops are far better than most others on the OTC market, but they are very expensive, especially if you need to use more than one vial a day for blepharitis, etc. At $24 a box (retail price) you are purchasing just 1/5 of an ounce (!) of lubricant in 30 delivery vials — that would be a bit more than a teaspoonful of lubricant total.

Question 3

Do these eyedrops have flaxseed oil?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but as the fifth Inactive Ingredients. Active Ingredients, eye lubricants, are carboxymethylcellulous sodium, glycerin and polysorbate. BF has severely dry eyes and so far Retaine MGD has proven to be her go to drops. Nano Tears work but are only single use.

Question 4

can they be used during the day, to drive, will they blur vision?

Accepted Answer

They do blur my vision for a few (2-3 ) minutes. I usually relax with my head tilted back to really get the benefit from the drop because the drop relieves the burning immediately to  my irritated dry eye.

ASIN	B074ZHK96H
ASIN	B074ZHK96H
Active Ingredients	Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%, Glycerin 1%, and Polysorbate 80 0.5%. Purpose: Eye lubricants.
Additional Features	Clinically Proven
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#359 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #4 in Moisturizing Eye Drops #16 in Vision Products
Brand Name	Refresh
Container Type	Vial
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (18,984)
Date First Available	August 21, 2017
Dosage Form	Drops
Dose Release Method	Immediate Release
Global Trade Identification Number	00300235773305
Item Dimensions	3 x 6 x 4 inches
Item Form	Drops
Item Weight	0.32 g
Item model number	95773
Manufacturer	Allergan, Inc. (Health and Personal Care)
Manufacturer	Allergan, Inc. (Health and Personal Care)
Manufacturer Part Number	95773
Model Number	95773
Number of Items	1
Package Type Name	Box
Product Benefits	Eye Care
Product Dimensions	3 x 6 x 4 inches; 0.01 ounces
Specific Uses For Product	For the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun. May be used as a protectant against further irritation.
Target Audience	Unisex-Adults
Target Use Body Part	Eyes
UPC	300235773305
Unit Count	30 Count

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