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Lubricant eye drops

2020-09-18 06:37:04
Which drops are safe in long term without any side effects either preservative or preservative free eye drops because I am using preservative lubricant drop since 10 months due to Lasik surgery.Is it harmful to eyes.
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Systane ultra is also preservatives free

Answered2020-09-18 12:17:14

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Sir you can switch to Eyedrops Genteal 1 drop 4 times a day. Its a preservatives free Eyedrops. There is a rare possibility of what we call Conjunctivitis Medicamentosa in patients using Eyedrops with Preservatives for a long-term duration.

Answered2020-09-18 09:51:59

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