Opcon-A User Reviews & Ratings

• Mad...
• January 31, 2018

For Eye Redness/Itching "There is one issue, as many others here have stated. The bottle is IMPOSSIBLE to open. The instructions on the cap state, 'Push Down While Turning.' Easy enough, right? Wrong. I tried and tried to open it; I asked coworkers and friends to give it their best shot as well-to no avail. 250-pound brutes of men attempted and failed. After two weeks of slaving to open this contraption, I have found that the best way to open it is to shove the bottle in your mouth (cap side in, bottle side out), bite down hard on the cap while lightly holding the bottle in your dominant hand. Bite down hard enough to keep the cap stable and apply pressure with the side of your teeth and mouth to push the cap inwards. With your dominant hand, spin the bottle in a clockwise motion. If you hear the safety ring clicking, you're doing it wrong. Be careful not to squeeze the bottle while turning the cap, as you don't want to squirt eye drops into your mouth. But don't let your dentist see you doing this!"

• AZs...
• October 20, 2009

For Eye Redness/Itching "Opcon-A relieves my eye soreness and eliminates redness better than any other over-the-counter product (such as Visine) and Pataday (Rx and a bank loan are required, but it causes eye twitching after a few days of use as Pataday instructs). I use Opcon-A once or twice per day only on days that my eyes become tired due to a combination of chronic dry eye, possible eye allergy, and lack of sleep. (My eyes are red even on good days except for a while after using Opcon-A.) At age 58 now, no side effects have been observed despite occasional use for many years."

• wvi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2016

For Eye Redness/Itching "I suffer from year-round allergies. My eyes itch and water often. I have noticed these drops do help, but after a few seconds of applying the drops in my eyes, I have a stinging/burning sensation. I would not recommend this to children if this is a common side effect. The pain does subside after a minute or two. I continue to use the drops because they do seem to help. I just have to wait out the initial pain."

• Pin...
• April 11, 2018

For Eye Redness/Itching "My last bottle expired, so I purchased a replacement. I brought it home and needed to use it, and unfortunately, I couldn't open the bottle. How frustrating it is when all of the adults in the household can't even open a bottle of allergy eye drops. Ugh!!! I sadly had rubbed my eyes pink as a result."

• Fla...
• September 7, 2008

For Eye Redness/Itching "When I first used this, I thought this was a miracle eye drop. My eyes were fully red, bloodshot, and 1 minute after I dropped the medication in my eye, I was shocked to see how fast my eyes looked normal."

• Jul...
• June 11, 2019

For Eye Redness/Itching "Like many others, I like the medicine when I can get it open. I looked for directions and a YouTube video showing how, but nothing. It is a good product, but the child-safe package is adult-safe packaging and is impossible to get open and use. I am glad it is not just me that can't get the thing open."

• Kin...
• March 1, 2019

For Eye Redness/Itching "These drops really help with my allergies. The cap was extremely hard to open. I finally used pliers to open and did not screw the cap down after use. I am a senior and don't need a cap like this, but will buy again now that I can get the cap off."

• And...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2022

For Eye Redness/Itching "This is the first time I used this product, Opcon-A, and let me tell you, this is the best eye drop I ever used and worked immediately. I would recommend this product to anyone who has a teary eye that will not stop due to allergies."

• CAa...
• June 29, 2015

For Eye Redness/Itching "I am 80 years old. My health is not the best, and so I do not get around much anymore. I read a lot using paperbacks and a Kindle Fire HD 8.9. I watch some TV, and I use my desktop for news, general knowledge, and photography. If my eyes are burning from allergies, I use Opcon-A, and it gives me more relief than other drops I have used. For dry eyes, I use Refresh."

• Tam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2020

For Eye Redness/Itching "Well, this definitely removes redness. The whites of my eyes were the whitest I've ever seen them. BUT, a little later, my vision started getting blurry. I looked in the mirror, and my pupils were so dilated that it made me look awful. Hopefully, my pupils get back to normal size, and the blurriness goes away. If not, I will provide an update. Regardless, I will never use this product again. Scary!"

• Mid...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2013

For Eye Redness/Itching "After contracting Lyme disease, my immune system became weaker, and eye allergy is now a continual issue. Opcon-A has made the difference. My current problem has been going to work in the morning and looking as if I have bloodshot eyes due to drinking alcohol or smoking. There is a soap-in-your-eyes feeling when you first apply it, but it quickly goes away."

• Doe...
• May 1, 2019

For Eye Redness/Itching "How to open the bottle in 3 minutes? The instruction is as follows: Turn the bottle upside down. Make a small hole on the bottom side. Use an eye dropper to get out the solution. Place the bottle upside down in a small glass, and keep it in your refrigerator. No problem. Done! (P.S. Who designed this, tested this, and then manufactured this packaging???)"

• Dov...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 23, 2017

For Eye Redness/Itching "Have used Opcon-A seasonally for years due to severe allergies and hay fever, however, the new container's lid has made it difficult for me as a senior citizen to open. Thus, once getting help to open the container, I have to set the lid on top, which occasionally gets knocked off, which runs the risk of contamination of the container's tip. PLEASE bring back the old-style lid!!!"

• Sou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2020

For Eye Redness/Itching "I'm 45 years old this December. First time I have had eye problems. I tried all the allergy medications. Seemed to make things worse. Don’t like putting things in my eyes and don’t like taking medicine. After a lot of research and comparing, this product is what I ended up with. I’m very impressed. I have a low tolerance for any medication. Great product!!"

• Gre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2022

For Eye Redness/Itching "I couldn’t believe that I had to Google how to open the bottle. When I did Google, I saw that many consumers couldn’t open it. I finally used an old metal nutcracker, and it immediately opened. The drop immediately cleared up the eye redness. Yes, it felt a bit stingy, but that resolved quickly."

• Joh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2020

For Eye Redness/Itching "I would let you know how I like it; however, the bottle is absolutely IMPOSSIBLE to open. This is like a really bad joke they are playing on consumers. Never again will I throw my money away for a product I can’t even get to!!!!!"

• sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2021

For Eye Redness/Itching "I have never had any trouble opening the bottles as other users have. I prefer this over Zatidor and Pataday. The other two do not resolve the itching from my perennial and environmental allergies, and Pataday is quite expensive for a small bottle, even OTC. Opcon-A does sting for a minute or so after putting in the drops, but it’s not bothersome enough for me to discontinue use."

• Jst...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2019

For Eye Redness/Itching "To test this product, Opcon-A, before actually using it, I instilled one drop into my left eye. It caused a bit of discomfort for a few seconds and went away. 20 minutes later, when I glanced at myself in the mirror, my left pupil was dilated so large that I could only see a sliver of my iris. It took hours to go back to normal!"

• rhu...
• May 22, 2009

For Eye Redness/Itching "I really liked this product at first. Great for the redness. Lately, when using it, the eye I use this product in becomes enlarged, impairing my vision for most of the day. I do wear contacts and am on simvastatin (for cholesterol), so this could affect it."

• Anonymous
• February 23, 2018

For Eye Redness/Itching "I love this product. It works great, but... getting into it is getting harder and harder. Why is there like a childproof opener on this? I could not open this myself. Had to have someone else do it, and it was even hard for them. Come on now, why is it so hard to open? I almost brought it back where I bought it."

• NUR...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2021

For Eye Redness/Itching "Opened my bottle with a bit of downward pressure, no problem, placed drops in eyes... about 10 or less later, mouth starting feeling weird, like I had eaten mints, then was tingling and lips started to swell. Heart rate increased. Won't be using these any more!"

• Rob...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 6, 2021

For Eye Redness/Itching "Love this product. I have used it for years, however, I have been experiencing arthritis, and the newer cap opening is a very difficult operation. Please do something for us seniors."

• All...
• September 2, 2017

For Eye Redness/Itching "I can't get this new bottle open! Are they kidding? I hurt my hand trying to do it. Who came up with this? I'm going to return to Walgreens and go buy a generic brand at Walmart."

• Bob...
• July 5, 2017

For Eye Redness/Itching "Drops are awesome, but eventually the bottle is impossible to open. I'm in my mid-30s, and it becomes impossible to use. Please fix this, it's insane to lose half the use of this thing."

• Stu...
• April 9, 2020

For Eye Redness/Itching "I don't usually write reviews, but I HATE THIS BOTTLE! I cannot open it. I still cannot open it. Stupid bottle, stupid design. I'm glad I'm not alone. Get another brand."