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‘Bausch Lomb’, ‘Soothe XP’, Lubricant Eye Drops For Dry Eyes — Disappointing & ‘Irritating’ On Multiple Fronts.

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by Anura Guruge
on August 7, 2023

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‘Refresh’ ‘Optive Mega-3′ my ‘prescribed’ & preferred eye drops.

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My ‘MediCare’ ‘Advantage’ plan (with ‘Humana‘) gives me $25/quarter to buy grossly overpriced ‘over the counter’ pharmacy products from their online pharmacy. I get told off for NOT using this $25 allowance — on the grounds that I am throwing away money! So, I try to find some products that may be of use. Usually I just buy a couple of boxes of Band-Aids (or equivalent) for $25. Yes, it is grossly overpriced.

I saw the ‘SootheXP’ eye drops & thought I would give them a try — as ancillary drops (during the day) to the Optive Mega-3 drops I use every morning per strict instructions per my cataract doctor. I like using drops from a bottle during the day, rather than having to snap open yet another single-use, plastic vial.

I have used ‘Bausch Lomb’ eye products for decades & have a high regard for them. That is partly why I was so crushed.

The SootheXP drops disappointed.

Maybe my eyes weren’t dry enough! Yes, it is true that I don’t have dry eyes per se. Don’t think I ever had — even during the 50 years I wore contact lenses. Maybe that is the issue. My eyes just weren’t dry enough for me to see the benefits of these drops.

I found them irritating! Yes, maybe even a slight BURNING sensation. I was ‘amused’ to see that others on Amazon had commented on this. You don’t want eye drops that cause your eyes to burn! Scary.

I also found the drops, as with the ‘Refresh’ GEL (shown in the image above), to be too thick. The drops would BLUR my vision for a few minutes at a time. Nah! Not my thing.

I was NOT IMPRESSED. Just not for I. Must work for others. It does get a fair amount of favorable ratings on Amazon.

Contaminated Eye Drops Causing Blindness & Possibly Even Death!

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by Anura Guruge
on February 1, 2023

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The eyedrops I was using — BUT I STOPPED today.
NOT taking the chance. The risk.

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This is SCARY. Wow. Going blind. To be honest I would prefer to die. This is TOO close to home for I. I have never used this brand. I don’t think I have ever come across it. BUT here is the worry. If this brand got contaminated, others could TOO — especially others, like this one, that REFRAIN from using Preservatives. That is what is key here. No preservatives, no additives. Preservatives are said to irritate the eyes of some. That is why I doctors promote ‘Preservative Free’ eye drops — which are MORE EXPENSIVE.

Though I had worn contact lenses, daily, for 52-years, I was never big into eye drops. I could go for months without using — or needing — any. Dry eyes per se was never a problem or concern.

That all changed after I had my cataract surgeries in 2020/2021. My outstanding & brilliant surgeon, Dr. Theodor Sauer, of ‘Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston’ (OCB), impressed upon I the importance of keeping my eyes lubricated. He recommended the Refresh Mega-3 drops. He, per OCB guidelines, was very adamant that you should stay clear of eye drops that contain preservatives. In essence, IF the eye drops are in a bottle they will have preservatives. You have to go with these small, single-use ‘droppers’ to avoid preservatives. IF the drops are going to be exposed to air, as in a bottle, they need a preservative. Preservatives can irritate the eye. That is why you are told to stay clear of them.

Well, I am NOT going to take a chance. As it happens I have an appointment with Dr. Sauer (that I am looking forward to) in Boston this coming Monday. I will, of course, discuss this with him.

I had ‘Refresh’ as an Amazon monthly ‘subscription item’. I was due my next shipment next week. I cancelled that today!

‘Refresh’ Eye Lubricant Drops: The Gel Disappoints, the ‘Mega-3’ Drops Are Good.

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by Anura Guruge
on August 1, 2022

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Though I had worn contact lenses, daily, for 52-years, I was never big into eye drops. I could go for months without using — or needing — any. Dry eyes per se was never a problem or concern.

That all changed after I had my cataract surgeries in 2020/2021. My outstanding & brilliant surgeon, Dr. Theodor Sauer, of ‘Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston’ (OCB), impressed upon I the importance of keeping my eyes lubricated. He recommended the Refresh Mega-3 drops. He, per OCB guidelines, was very adamant that you should stay clear of eye drops that contain preservatives. In essence, IF the eye drops are in a bottle they will have preservatives. You have to go with these small, single-use ‘droppers’ to avoid preservatives. IF the drops are going to be exposed to air, as in a bottle, they need a preservative. Preservatives can irritate the eye. That is why you are told to stay clear of them.

I used Mega-3 for a longtime. Then I saw the ‘Soothing Gel’. I thought that I would prefer the gel — & that it might be longer lasting. WRONG. The Gel, at least as far as I was concerned, just did NOT work. I had trouble getting the gel out to begin with! That was very annoying. Just couldn’t get it out of the damn container. Plus, it was THICK & gooey. Blurred my vision for 10 minutes or more. So, I stopped using the gel & went back to the Mega-3.

Just wanted to share this experience with you. Might be of help.