Systane Lubricating Eye Drops (10ml Dropper Bottle): Like your skin, your eyes need extra moisture from time to time. It's only natural as you get older, and can also result from being outside in the wind and sun, being inside with air conditioning—any situation that exposes your eyes to dryness or dust.

You may notice some symptoms, such as burning, itching, dryness or even excessive tearing. Systane Lubricating Eye Drops can help to keep eyes looking and feeling great, providing immediate comfort and lasting relief. 

What is dry eye?

Dry eye is a term used to describe a group of different diseases and conditions that result from inadequate wetting and lubrication of the eye.

Although millions of people experience it, dry eye is not always easy to diagnose; it can easily be mistaken for other conditions such as infections or allergies.

Believe it or not, excessive tearing caused by crying, cold weather, etc., can actually cause dry eye symptoms.

There are many different abnormalities that can cause dry eye, such as decreased tear production, excessive evaporation, blinking problems, etc. Many medications, such as antihistamines, can also contribute to dry eye.

Do you suffer from dry eyes?

Take this simple DRY EYE QUIZ to find out.

Do your eyes ever experience any of the following symptoms?

• A burning sensation YES/NO
• A stinging sensation YES/NO
• Scratchiness, grittiness, or a foreign body sensation YES/NO
• Dryness YES/NO
• Sensitivity to bright light (photophobia) YES/NO
• Mucus secretions in the eye (mattering) YES/NO

If you answered YES to one or more of the symptoms above, you may have dry eye. It is important that you talk to your doctor about options for the treatment of dry eye. 

What can you do about dry eye?

There is no known "cure" for dry eye. However, in most cases, dry eye can be treated with an artificial tear solution or, in more severe cases, by blocking the puncta. Whatever the treatment mode chosen, effective treatment of dry eye must either replace or enhance natural tears.

To replace natural tears, an artificial tear solution can be effective. Artificial tears are available with and without preservatives. Preservative-free artificial tears are recommended for people who can't tolerate preservatives or who must use these solutions many times per day.

If artificial tears are needed on more than an occasional basis, the type of preservative used is an important consideration. Many artificial tear solutions contain benzalkonium chloride (BAC), a preservative that with frequent use can actually damage the epithelium and lead to further problems. 

Often, overnight protection is needed. In these cases a more viscous preparation should be used, one that is designed to provide long-lasting protection and lubrication.

How to use Tears Naturale eye drops:

By following these directions, you will keep this medication clean and prevent eye infections.

1. Wash your hands with soap and water. Dry your hands with a clean towel. Check and see if your eyes have crusting or drainage. If they do, close your eyes and gently wash or wipe the outside of your eyelids with a clean wet cotton ball.
2. Shake the eye drops container gently.
3. Remove the cap of the eye drop bottle. Place the dropper cap on its side, and rest it on a clean tissue.
4. Do not touch the dropper tip with your hand or any object. Eye drops must stay clean. 
5. Quickly turn the bottle upside down.
6. Place the back of your thumb against your forehead, above the eye receiving the drop.
7. Tilt your head backward with both eyes open, and look at a point on the ceiling.
8. Pull your lower lid down gently to form a pocket for the drop. Position the tip of the eye drop bottle so that it does not come closer than 3⁄4 inch above your lower lid.
9. Squeeze the bottle lightly to allow the drop to fall into the pocket. Put ONE or TWO drops into the eye. This can be repeated when required and when symptoms get better, you just need to add ONE drop four to six times DAILY. 
10. Close your eyes without squeezing them. Keep your eyes closed, and gently blot them with a clean tissue. With your eyes closed, gently press on the inner part of your eye for 30 seconds. This keeps the medication in contact with the eye longer.
11. Replace the cap on the eye drop bottle.

Cautions and Precautions to be aware of before using this product:

Before using hypromellose eye drops make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• if you wear contact lenses.
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine.
• if you are taking or using any other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal or complementary medicines.

You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use

What Systane Lubricating Eye Drops contain: 

Polyethylene Glycol 400, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Boric Acid, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Zinc Chloride, Polyquad 0.001% Preservative.

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For long-lasing dry eye relief, try SYSTANE Lubricant Eye Drops, a revolution in dry eye care. SYSTANE is the first artificial tear clinically proven to reduce both signs and symptoms of dry eye.