Ionic-buffering systems are the latest class of ophthalmic preservatives to be incorporated into topical medicines and act in a similar manner to oxidizing preservatives within multidose bottles.

Eye drops are used to treat many conditions, from minor irritants to chronic vision problems. Optometrists and ...

Extended preoperative use of topical glaucoma medications with preservatives may negatively affect long-term trabeculectomy ...

The Prosthetic Replacement of Ocular Surface Ecosystem was well-tolerated and appeared efficacious as a delivery system for ...

Alcon Laboratories is recalling one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count (Lot 10101) ...

Check the ingredient list to make sure they don’t contain preservatives or phosphates, which can be harmful to your eyes. Dry eyes can also increase your risk of an eye infection. This is ...

Oils such as flaxseed oil and castor oil, which can help thicken your tear film Preservatives to keep bacteria from growing in the bottle. These sometimes cause stinging. Some lubricating eye ...

Systane Lubricant Eye Drops in a green and pink carton design, with “Systane” and “ULTRA PF” brand names on the front of the ...

Affected products are packaged in a cardboard carton containing 25 sterile, single-use LDPE plastic vials of ...

In addition, many eye drops contain preservatives to help them last longer and stave off germ contamination. Most eye drops with preservatives will have an expiration date of at least one year ...

An assortment of different preservative formulations has been used in ophthalmic medicines and many of these preservatives have been linked to unwanted ocular surface side effects. Benzalkonium ...

Most medications, including eye drops, include preservatives to help keep bugs and bacteria out. As Benner notes, they're meant to protect consumers, but they may not always be the best choice.