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2017-04-03 12:33:07
Hi.. Could you Plz tell me what's the basic difference between Refresh Tears and Systane Ultra and Systane Balance eyes drops.. Planning to use for dry eyes and want to use for a longer period of time over months. So I want to go for the best ones and most effective.. Please suggest.. Also appropriate dosgage
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Hello Systane ultra is best as it take care of all three layers of tear film ( mucus,aqueous and lipid layer) Other just add aqueous to the tear film

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You should go for Systane ultra because it has more retention power in eye & it's affect last for longer time in eye.

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Basic difference is the molecule. Systane ultra has PEG and PPG whereas refresh has CMC. Systane has more retentive power hence preferred in chronic dry eyes.

Answered2017-04-05 08:37:27

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