Ocular lubricant ophthalmic for Dry Eye Disease User Reviews (Page 3)
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Ocular lubricant ophthalmic has an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from a total of 206 reviews for the treatment of Dry Eye Disease. 22% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 70% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Ocular lubricant ophthalmic
- RJG
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 15, 2020
Oasis Tears (ocular lubricant) "I only bought this ridiculous product, because my doctor instructed me to use the drops prior to an eye surgery. Just about everything about Oasis is a bad deal. First of all, they are clearly overpriced. 30 little vials for almost $30. You would think that one would be enough to last one day. NOPE! Inside each tiny container, there are only a few drops. When you twist off the top, some of the product oozes out due to the internal pressure. Then when you put the cap back on, more will squeeze out if you don't do it right. Why can't they just package there artificial tears like every other normal company. I can buy Clear Eyes from Walmart for about 2 dollars and the product is 100 times better. My recommendation: DO NOT BUY THIS RUBBISH!"
- Not...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 23, 2022
Oasis Tears (ocular lubricant) "3rd day of Oasis PF tears for dry eye. Dr gave me 2 packages of samples. 10 vials. 3rd day of using and no relief. Luckily I did not buy this. $25 is lot of money for product that not working and making me hurt more. I been using Oasis on left eye and another brand on right eye. Cheaper other brand has improved my right dry eye. Oasis nothing."
- PaleR...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 20, 2021
Systane (ocular lubricant) "Started using Sustane Complete after the pharmacist recommended it to help with the sudden appearance of floaters. I made an appointment with an optometrist a week away. I started getting light streaks that night after two doses, but I didn't make the connection. Blurry vision as well. I thought it had something to do with the floaters. After a week I had a complete Retinal scan and eye test and was all clear. Nothing wrong. The floaters were normal. I mentioned the light streaks and he said to keep watch for them but he could see no reason for them. I did not mention I was using Systane. On a whim, I decided to look up the side effects. I was shocked and somewhat relieved, that others had the same symptoms...light streaks and blurry vision. Sweet Jesus! This stuff is dangerous! I threw it out...and hope the light streaks stop."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 4, 2023
Systane (ocular lubricant) "I can’t tell you how well this product works, but I cannot consistently get it into my eyes. What a terrible dispenser. I have wasted over half the product! It’s a packaging failure. You can do better!"
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- Della
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 20, 2020
Refresh Optive Mega-3 (ocular lubricant) "I'm using Refresh Optive Mega 3 with Flaxseed and it helps immensely. So far, I haven't had any side effects. I was diagnosed with macular degeneration and dry eyes on Sept. 24, 2019 and have been using Refresh since that time."
- C Nick
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 10, 2022
Oasis Tears (ocular lubricant) "Horrible vial. You have to squeeze so hard to get the drop to finally fall. Then you miss and waste. I've had to use about 6 different drops in the last year and this vial is by far the worst design. It causes you to waste these expensive drops."
- MaegenJ
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 2, 2023
Systane (ocular lubricant) "I just started using the Systane Complete PF today for my dry eye symptoms. First time I used it this morning it was fine, but when I used it again this evening, I started to feel bad soreness in the back of my left eye which is something that I didn't have before using these drops and it also feels like my eyes are drier than they were before I put the drops in! I think I will be looking for a different drop to help my symptoms."
- amki
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 26, 2018
Soothe XP (ocular lubricant) "I have both age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Fuchs dystrophy. Soothe XP, initially provided to me by my ophthalmologist as a sample for trial, has given me significant relief of dry eye discomfort. I have had no side effects whatsoever."
- BirdTee
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 18, 2018
Systane Balance (ocular lubricant) "I have used this product with no problem, then I got pneumonia and wow, my eyes went ballistic. Red, inflamed, puffy, itchy and I went to the doctor. He showed me a picture of eyes with problems like mine and the cause was Systane. I was so shocked. It is really terrible."
- Richard
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 23, 2022
Systane (ocular lubricant) "My eye doctor prescribed Systane for dry Eye, I started using the product right after my exam once a day and since then I had issues with my Eyes. Some kind of dizziness, sensitivity to light and some eventual blurry vision and pain on the back of my eyes, it came and go. Went back to the doctor at one week to check what was going on as I did not present any of those symptoms before the eye exam. The eye doctor said that I was not using the drops enough times a day!. So, I used them more!. But I started noticing that weird sensation in my eyes after I used them, like very heavy eyes that will last hours. So I started to decrease the use of the drops, and my eyes seem to be getting better but I still have the heaviness that comes from time to time. So I started to research because I have been dealing with this for almost a month and by reading this reviews I am almost sure it is the drops!. I am not using them anymore . Thank God it was not such a long time."
- JAV
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 2, 2019
Systane Ultra (ocular lubricant) "I have Macular degeneration & dry eye and have used Systane for years. I happened to pick up Systane Ultra the last time. The edge of my eyelids were constantly itchy. Thinking it was something I was allergic to since I had recently moved, I continued to use them. One morning, for whatever reason, I didn’t do my usual eye drop routine. Later that morning I realized I wasn’t rubbing my eyes. My “aha moment”! I didn’t use the Ultra drops again!"
- disap...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 4, 2019
Systane (ocular lubricant) "Just picked a bottle of "Complete" basis a doctor recommendation. The bottles' in the trash after a second use. The eyes felt MUCH worse after use, than before. Maybe the gel would be better, But with $10 up in smoke, it won't be Systane."
- Roche...
- June 27, 2019
Systane (ocular lubricant) "Has severe dry eyes and my eye doctor recommended the Systane Gel Eye drops - they were uncomfortable at first to use as they seemed to make my vision a bit blurry and eyelashes sticky, but prior to using the my eye doctor has warned me of this and recommended taking it once only before bed instead. It's a medication that isn't really supposed to be used long term and multiple times a day (I've seen other comments where people have apparently been told to use them 4 times a day for 4 week, which sounds very excessive...). All in all, Systane worked well for me as I didn't use it frequently as per my eye doctor's recommendation. It would be blurry and a bit 'sticky' before bed but in the morning my eyes did feel less scratchy and I supplemented these with other single-use eyedrops during the day to keep my eyes nice and wet. So far so good! I've been told to use it for only two weeks and no more than that, so one more week to go and no real ill effects so far."
- max
- September 19, 2020
Systane (ocular lubricant) "I do not like Systane UD as it does not help my dry eye. The drops are too thick and do not dissolve too easy in the eye. It makes my eye and around it too sticky and I have to wash the eyelid after use. It gives me more gritty eyes. Unfortunately I bought 3 boxes in one go but had to stop using them after a few days. I have to bin the rest of this expensive eye drops. Never again buy any systane products."
- Steve
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 17, 2018
Systane Balance (ocular lubricant) "Works great!!! Much better then the other Systane OTC brand drops because it contains mineral oil. A little pricy but well worth it. One bottle lasts me months. My ophthalmologist prescribed this and Xiidra Drops (Rx only) after he diagnosed me with Dry Eye Disease (DED) caused by Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), which is actually the main cause of DED. I also use a micowavable eye heat mask daily and Ocusoft Hypoclor which targets the main cause of DED. These combinations of treatments have highly improved my condition."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 25, 2023
Systane (ocular lubricant) "The product works well for my dry eye but the new nano droplet design is terrible. I keep missing my eye. The drops run down the side and all over contaminating the drop. I wasted half the bottle because the drops did not go in my eye."
- Teri
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 7, 2021
Oasis Tears (ocular lubricant) "This is a rip off scam that eye doctor get a big cut from. The doctor says you need them and I think they are covered by insurance and I get to the check out counter and they tell me how great they are and insurance doesn't cover them and they are $95.00. What a scam. Don't fall for this, it should be illegal. Shame on the doctors for pushing this stuff."
- Deb
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 10, 2021
Systane (ocular lubricant) "So glad I found this site. I have had dry eyes for years. I used different kinds of eye drops, but mostly Systane ultra and gel. Three months ago I had YAG laser treatment for post-cataract surgery. Ever since then I had cloudy vision due to floaters. One month ago we moved, and I only had the Systane Ultra on hand, not the gel. So I just used Ultra. The floaters started clearing up. Three days ago I bought the gel and started using it. Now the floaters are back. I am going to trash all the Systane bottles and find something that won't affect my vision."
- saraf...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 26, 2022
Systane Complete (ocular lubricant) "I had both cataracts removed 12 weeks ago. I have always had dry eyes and the Eye Surgeon suggested I use the Systane Complete PF (Preservative Free) or the Systane Hydration PF (Preservative Free.) I use the Systane Complete PF 1 or 2 times a day. Works, no complaints. When I wake up I do need to take a warm wash cloth and gently blot each eye with warm water. Have also tried the Systane Hydration PF and have to use it several times a day compared to the Systane Complete PF."
- dlittle
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 22, 2021
Systane (ocular lubricant) "I was using systane ultra and complete as recommended by my eye specialist. I also use azopt and lumigan drops for glaucoma. I had been using the glaucoma drops for at least 2 years without problems. Shortly after starting to use the systane it became very uncomfortable installing the azopt and lumigan drops. After approx. a couple of months of systane use I decided to try to figure out why my eyes had become so sensitive to light and why it got so it hurt so much when installing my glaucoma drops. Stopped the use of systane and after a couple of days or so no more eye stinging or sensitivity to light. Not everyone will have my same problems but just giving systane users a heads up.....Don Little"
- grandma
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 9, 2020
Systane Ultra (ocular lubricant) "I used the previous formula systane with no problems but this new formula burns my eyes. I switched to Genteal and what a relief to my sore eyes. Both made by alcon so I don't know what the problem is but the ultra version hurts"
- Suzi
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 14, 2024
Systane Complete (ocular lubricant) "I have dry eyes and never bothered by them - until I had my second cataract surgery. I was extremely affected - light sensitive, scratchy, hard to focus and at night, really irritated. I was using the Systane Balance several times a day. Went back to the optometrist and she suggested (and gave me a sample) of the Systane Complete. After four times a day application, I noticed a 100% difference. She also suggested the ointment at night which I have started. My eyes are feeling normal and I will continue. Thank goodness!"
- prese...
- January 8, 2023
Systane (ocular lubricant) "I only used Systane for 3 days for mild blepharitis. It caused blurriness and extremely pronounced puffiness under the eyes (with a red vein very pronounced). It also caused a migraine. Over-the-counter allergy pills seem to have a better effect on relieving most of the symptoms. Will not use it again."
- Mel...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 22, 2022
Systane Ultra Preservative Free (ocular lubricant) "What a miserable experience! Something that is this expensive and preservative free shouldn't cause such discomfort. It has been a nightmare. My eyes got swollen, irritated and the entire eye socket area became/is bright red. I still haven't recovered from it. It looks like I got punched in the eyes. I've tried many brands and drops before and NEVER had an experience like this. I'm taking them back and will never, ever buy this brand again."
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Systane (ocular lubricant) "It took me long enough to notice what the culprit was and thought I should warn others. A few years back I started using Systane for dry eye comfort and my left eye got extremely blurry and would not clear. It took months to clear after I stopped using the product, then I was diagnosed with cataracts and had cataract surgery. My eyesight was never so clear till I tried systane again … guess what my vision in the same eye got blurred so I went to see my doctor who told me laser surgery will clear it… fast forward covid hit so six months passed and it cleared by itself after 6 months. Not realizing that systane is the culprit I used it again 2 months ago … guess what? Complete blurry vision in my left eye again for two months now and going … I don’t see how they haven’t been in a class action lawsuit yet for blinding people!!!!! Stay far away from this product"