Usually, drops may be used as often as needed. Ointments are usually used 1 to 2 times daily as needed. If using an ointment once a day, it may be best to use it at bedtime.
Add 1 drop into the eyes as needed up to four times a day. Stop use and ask your doctor if you feel any eye pain or discomfort, changes in vision occur, or redness or irritation of the eyes gets worse.
How often can I use SYSTANE® COMPLETE PF? Use 1-2 drops per eye as needed.
But overusing the drops can set up a cycle of dependency. Your eyes have to work even harder to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the blood vessels. The more you use the drops, the redder your eyes become. This is sometimes referred to as “rebound redness.” Eventually this can escalate to chronic eye redness.
Like any medication, eyedrops must be taken as directed. And unless your doctor has instructed you to do so, eyedrops should not be taken on a daily basis for weeks at a time. Eyedrops are meant only as a temporary fix — not a long-term solution. In fact, overusing eyedrops can actually put your eye health at risk.
SYSTANE COMPLETE contains an emulsion of tiny lipid nano-droplets that spread quickly across the ocular surface—resulting in better coverage compared to SYSTANE BALANCE Lubricant Eye Drops, fast-acting hydration, and long-lasting relief (Figure 1).
Preservative-free eye drops shouldn't be used longer than 24 hours after a single-use vial has been opened.
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: eye pain, change in vision, continued eye redness/irritation. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
Propyline Glycol 0.6% is the only active ingredient in Complete while Propyline Glycol 0.4% and Polyethylene Glycol 0.3% are the two active ingredients in Systane Ultra. Of the inactive ingredients boric acid is listed as the 2nd ingredient in the Ultra and 1st in the Complete.
“Our latest innovation, Systane Complete Preservative-Free, provides relief for all major types of dry eye for up to eight hours.
If you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye, or if your eye condition gets worse or lasts longer than 72 hours, discontinue use and consult your health care professional. To avoid contamination of this product, do not touch the tip of the container to any surface.
Discard any remaining product three months after first opening. Store between 2°C to 30°C. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Systane Complete
These drops are recommended for those with mild dry eye. Systane Complete soothes the eye with fast-acting hydration and provides long-lasting relief.
Your natural tears will wash away when you excessively use artificial tear eye drops. Overusing them can cause you to become dependent on the drops to moisturize and soothe your eyes.
In general, for most artificial tears, you do not want to use them more than 4 times a day. The reason is because most types of artificial tears contain preservatives. The current literature suggests that if you use them more than 4 times per day, you can actually “overload” your eyes with preservative.
The preservatives may irritate your eyes, especially if you have moderate or severe dry eyes. Preservative-free eye drops. This type has fewer additives and is generally recommended if you apply artificial tears more than four times a day, or if you have moderate or severe dry eyes.
However, overusing these eye drops could cause a rebound effect, where the blood vessels constrict so much and so little oxygen and nutrients reach your eyes that your body overcompensates and dilates the vessels even more. This could worsen and prolong your eye redness and irritation.
Treatments for Mild Dry Eye:
Avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of water. Staying hydrated helps produce natural tears more effectively. Avoid excessive amounts of caffeine, which has a drying/diuretic effect.
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No statistically and clinically significant increase in blood pressure after the instillation of 10% Phenylephrine eye drops was seen in 87% of normotensive patients and 76% of hypertensive patients.
Systane® ULTRA PRESERVATIVE-FREE (10mL) can be used for 3 months after opening as long as the product has not expired. Systane® ULTRA PRESERVATIVE-FREE unit dose vials must be discarded after use.
Dry eye relief in the original formula that made SYSTANE® the #1 doctor recommended brand* for dry eye symptom relief. Relieve mild dry eye symptoms with a preservative-free formula perfect for sensitive eyes. Moisten your lenses and help remove debris that may cause irritation and discomfort.