Relieving Dry Eye Symptoms with REFRESHThe kind of eye drops you’re reaching for makes a difference. Not all eye drops are specifically designed to lubricate. Some drops are specifically designed to help relieve allergies. Others remove redness from your eyes. Over-the-counter artificial tears are designed to provide temporary relief to the symptoms associated with Dry Eye. To temporarily relieve burning, irritation and discomfort due to Dry Eye, reach for artificial tears, like REFRESH — the #1 Doctor Recommended Brand of Artificial Tears.REFRESH TEARS Lubricant Eye Drops instantly moisturizes and relieves dry, irritated eyes with a fast-acting, long-lasting formula that has many of the same healthy qualities as your own natural tears. It comes in convenient multi-dose bottles and is safe to use as often as needed so your eyes can feel good — anytime, anywhere. REFRESH TEARS is also safe to use with contact lenses. What is Dry Eye?Dry Eye is a reduction in your eyes’ ability to produce or maintain sufficient quantity and quality of natural tears . Insufficient tears can lead to:
Irritated, painful eyes
Increased risk of eye infection
Negative effects on vision
Damage to the eye surface
An estimated 25 million Americans suffer from Dry Eye symptoms . In fact, Dry Eye symptoms are commonly reported among people visiting their eye doctor. Why Tears Are Important?Tears are important to the overall health of our eyes and our vision . Each time we blink, a protective coating of tears is spread like a film over the front of our eye. If we don’t blink often enough, dry spots can develop on the surface of the eye and can cause our vision to decrease. Thus, our tear film serves four important purposes:
Protects and lubricates the eyes
Reduces the risk of eye infection
Washes away foreign particles
Keeps the surface of the eyes smooth and clear
When our tear film becomes unstable, symptoms of Dry Eye can occur. Over-the-counter artificial tears, like REFRESH TEARS, are designed to temporarily relieve dry, burring, irritated eyes due to Dry Eye. Common Dry Eye Symptoms
Dryness
• Light sensitivity
Irritation
• Transient blurring
Burning/stinging
• "Something in my eye” feeling
Gritty and sandy feeling
• Discomfort during contact lens wear
Itching
• Stringy mucus in or around the eye
Scratchiness
• Excessive tearing
Swelling/puffy eyes
• Redness
Eye pain
Dry Eye Common Causes & Risk Factors
Sunny, dry, windy and hot climates
Certain medications
Wearing contact lenses
Air travel
Allergies
Tobacco smoke
Dust
Natural aging process
Drafts from heating or air conditioning
Menopause
Infrequent blinking while staring at computer and video screen
LASIK procedures
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