Artificial tears: active ingredient %

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Hello, I underwent LASIK two weeks ago and my doctor recommends using artificial tears daily including Carboxymethyl cellulose preservative-free but I've seen two types Carboxymethyl cellulose 0.5% (liquid drops) and another one 1% (gel drops) . . What's the difference between the two percentages? Which is better? particularly right before sleeping (that would last longer) Thanks

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist 44 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar

Pulmonologist 44 yrs exp Hyderabad

Gel drops will be better.

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