Artificial tears are generally used for dry eyes. These eyedrops can treat dry eyes that develop as people age due to certain drugs, a medical condition, eye surgery, or environmental factors like smoke or wind.
Artificial tears are eyedrops used to moisturize your eyes' outer surface and lubricate dry eyes. These eyedrops can cure dry eyes caused by age, certain drugs, a medical condition, eye surgery, or external causes, including windy or smoky environments.
Artificial tears can be purchased without a prescription. No one brand treats dry eyes the best in all cases. Before you locate the best brand for you, you should test a few others.
In addition to moisturizing your eyes, some artificial tears encourage eye healing, while others aim to slow down tear evaporation. Thickening agents, which retain the liquid on the surface of your eyes for longer, may also be included in artificial tears.
Artificial tears fall into one of two categories:
· Eyedrops containing preservatives.
This kind frequently comes in multi-dose bottles and contains substances (preservatives) that prevent germs from growing once the container has been opened. If you have moderate to severe dry eyes, the preservatives may irritate your eyes.
If you have moderate to severe dry eyes, the preservatives may irritate your eyes.
· Eyedrops without preservatives.
This variety is typically advised if you use artificial tears more than four times daily or have severe to moderate dry eyes because it has fewer ingredients. Eyedrops without preservatives could be sold in single-dose vials.