Refresh Celluvisc Lubricant Eye Drops Single-Use Containers

I got the order before time and it was in good condition.

I've always bought eye drops bottles that have to be thrown away after a month. Because these are single use vials, I need to use only one at a time and the pack lasts long. Also, the drops are gel so they are very soothing for dry, tired eyes.

Good

The eye drops pack was very hot when delivered, so I’m concerned it may be damaged and unsafe to use. Please replace it.

This gel eye drops really helps dry itchy eyes way better then just normal because gel is just so much better. I have used it ever since I got Bell’s palsy and that really affected my eyes and I always keep this in my purse and is a must have for me. Very convenient size. Eyes are blurry for a bit after so good to do it before bed. I’ll put some in my eyes then do my renpho eye massager.

This product was recommended by my Opthamalogist for dry eyes. I use it at night to soothe and moisturize my eyes. I love that it's thicker than just a regular eyedrop. When I wake in the morning, my eyes are free of pain and feel moisturized. It's very easy to use and lasts. Recently my son complained about dry eyes, so I purchased some for him. He immediately felt relief and has not complained since using it.

PRODUCTS COMPARED (they are all preservative-free vials): Theratears Lubricant Eye Drops Single Use Containers Tears Naturale Free Lubricant Eye Drops, Single-Use Vials Systane Ultra Lubricant Eye Drops Convenient Preservative Free Vials AMO Blink Tears Lubricating Eye Drops -- Sterile Single-Use Vials Allergan Refresh Celluvisc Lubricant Eye Drops for Moderate to Severe Dry Eye Similasan Preservative-Free Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, Single-Use Droppers Bausch & Lomb Soothe Lubricant Eye Drops, 28-Count Single Use Dispensers VIALS - EASE OF OPENING Allergan Refresh: 4/5, small vial, harder to grasp Bausch & Lomb: 5/5 Blink Tears: 2/5, cheap overflexible plastic, cap does not snap off cleanly, can leave sharp edges, requires concentration and effort to open properly Similasan: 4/5, extremely long vial, bends awkwardly Systane Ultra: 5/5 Tears Naturale: 5/5 Theratears: 5/5 VIALS - EASE OF USE Allergan Refresh: 4/5, small, rigid capsule, harder to squeeze Bausch & Lomb: 6/5 extra credit for a completely unique, easy to squeeze design, it really stands above the rest Blink Tears: 3/5, sharp edges from opening can poke your eye, smaller, slightly rigid capsule makes squeezing harder Similasan: 2/5, skinny capsule, liquid does not want to rotate with gravity or squeezing Systane Ultra: 5/5, has a nice big opening for the drops Tears Naturale: 5/5 Theratears: 4/5, has the poorer, small and rigid capsule design, but is the easiest of that kind to use compared to others INITIAL EYE REACTION Allergan Refresh: 5/5 Bausch & Lomb: 5/5 Blink Tears: 3/5, a somewhat watery feeling that doesn't mesh well with your body's tears Similasan: 5/5 Systane Ultra: 5/5 Tears Naturale: 5/5 Theratears: 2/5, very watery feeling that doesn't feel natural at all EXTENDED EYE REACTION Allergan Refresh: 5/5 Bausch & Lomb: 5/5 Blink Tears: 4/5 Similasan: 2/5, stinging and drying sensation Systane Ultra: 5/5 Tears Naturale: 2/5, perplexing drying effect begins after a few minutes Theratears: 4/5 DAYTIME USE (WORKING, READING, DRIVING) Allergan Refresh: 3/5, by far the thickest, reduces clarity in sight, and can make you feel sleepy Bausch & Lomb: 5/5 Blink Tears: 5/5 Similasan: 4/5, you need more time to fiddle with it Systane Ultra: 5/5 Tears Naturale: 3/5, extended dry effect gives you the need to blink a lot Theratears: 5/5 NIGHTTIME USE (RELAXING, SLEEPING) Allergan Refresh: 4/5, very moisturizing overnight, but will leave gunk on your eyelashes in morning Bausch & Lomb: 3/5 requires multiple applications Blink Tears: 3/5 Similasan: 2/5, stinging sensation may keep you awake, very difficult to manipulate and remove tears in dark Systane Ultra: 3/5, requires multiple applications Tears Naturale: 3/5 Theratears: 3/5, requires multiple applications **note: none of these drops scored perfect because none of them are completely effective as overnight products, recommend seeking alternate solutions or using one of these drops with another product OVERALL CHEMICAL BALANCE Allergan Refresh: 5/5 Bausch & Lomb: 5/5 Blink Tears: 3/5 Similasan: 3/5 Systane Ultra: 5/5 Tears Naturale: 3/5 Theratears: 3/5 ECONOMICS RANKINGS ON AMAZON (AS OF 11 DEC 2013. LOWEST RANK IS CHEAPEST.) Allergan Refresh: #4, $0.45 per vial Bausch & Lomb: #2 tied, $0.37 per vial Blink Tears: #3, $0.44 per vial Similasan: #6, $0.50 per vial Systane Ultra: #5, $0.48 per vial Tears Naturale: #1, $0.33 per vial Theratears: #2 tied, $0.37 per vial **note: I found that almost all vials contain fluid that will deteriorate into a hardened gel (due to lack of preservatives) before I could finish using them. They are designed to be disposable after a single use, and you will be hard pressed to get multiple uses that maintain an ideal chemical reaction. As such, these economic ratings are not done by milliliters, but by price per whole vial. So the vials with more fluid in them are not necessarily a better deal. That said, some vials may be designed with an unsatisfactory amount of fluid per vial for even a single use. You decide. GRAND TOTAL RECOMMENDATIONS Allergan Refresh: Recommended for evening/nighttime use Bausch & Lomb: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Blink Tears: Recommended with reservations Similasan: Not Recommended Systane Ultra: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Tears Naturale: Not Recommended Theratears: Not Recommended Everyone's eye chemistry is different, and different products will affect each person uniquely. So keep your mind open and be willing to try many things. Consider also: humidifiers, night gels, eyelid cleansers, microwaveable hot pads, sunglasses, and anything else out there.

This eye gel has been amazing for keeping my eyes hydrated during my pre- and post-LASIK treatment. My ophthalmologist recommended it, and I completely understand why. It provides long-lasting moisture and really helps relieve dryness and irritation, especially at night or after spending time looking at screens. The texture is thicker than regular artificial tears, which helps the hydration last much longer. My eyes feel much more comfortable after using it, especially during recovery. One thing to know is that right after applying it, your vision can become a little blurry for a few minutes because of the gel consistency. Personally, I expected that and don’t mind it since the moisturizing effect is so good. Overall, an excellent product for dry eyes and LASIK recovery. I would definitely keep repurchasing it.

First of all, people need to research what type of eyedrop they are using! There are much thinner ones like the regular Refresh or the Systane. They have the consistency of water and add some moisture to your eyes but if you have a real dry eye problem then those are not enough. I started getting dry eye problems a couple of months ago and almost immediately got a retinal tear. I had about 30 shots of laser done to my eye to cauterize the tear and stop a detachment. Ever since then I've continued to have dry eyes and recently they have been VERY dry, to where it looks like I'm looking through fog some of the time. Out of huge concern I reached out to my ophthalmologist who treated my retinal tear. These are the exact Refresh drops that she recommended as well as the ophthalmologist recommended Bruder eye compress that is an eye mask you microwave for 20 seconds to help add moisture to your eyes and eyelids. These appear to be thin like the most known Refresh but they are a slightly thicker material and will blur your eyes for 5 to 10 minutes as they are supposed to because they are thicker/ more moisturizing! They are not as thick as the gels which some people use especially at night that is way thicker than these. You have to look at what your needs are and not criticize these because they temporarily blur your vision. Again there are eye drops for everyone's issues and these are the ones my ophthalmologist told me to get. They add noticeably more moisture to my eyes than the regular Refresh. I just wouldn't put my contacts in until afterwards if at all when you have a dry eye problem. I've always liked Refresh because you can push/snap the top handle back on and use the rest later. Someone said it makes them tired afterwards lol which is just a feeling of having something thicker in your eye temporarily making you feel like your eyes are "heavy"/ aka sleepy. Very glad I got these!