What does Optrex Eye Wash do?
Optrex Eye Wash with Eye Bath is specially designed to soothe tired and uncomfortable eyes. Modern living (such as computer work and air conditioning), dust particles, pollen, grit and smoke can damage the eyes’ surface, leaving eyes feeling tired and uncomfortable.
How often should you use Optrex?
One drop instilled into the infected eye every 2 hours for the first 48 hours and 4 hourly thereafter. To be used during waking hours only. The course of treatment is 5 days. Treatment should continue for 5 days even if symptoms improve.
How many times a day should you use Optrex eye wash?
Adults and Children use as follows, as often as required: 1. Rinse eye bath with Eye Wash immediately before and after use. 2.
Are eye washes safe?
Eyewash solutions are a safe way to ease irritated eyes when you’re at home or on the go. They’re mostly made of purified water but can have other ingredients, too. It helps to know what they are and how to use them safely.
Is it OK to use eye wash everyday?
The tear fluid in the eyes consists of a special composition, which makes it safe for the surface of the eye. As the eyes can clean themselves, it is not advisable for a person to regularly wash their eyes, as this can irritate them and possibly lead to eye infections.
What’s a good eye wash?
A boric acid eyewash can be effective for irrigating eyes exposed to grit or other foreign objects. It can also be used to ease dry, irritated, or burning eyes.
Can I wash my eyes with tap water?
Because tap water’s pH and osmotic pressure (isotonicity) is incompatible with that of the eye, flushing with it can disrupt the eye’s protective epithelial layer and cause further damage to the already injured eye.
What is the best thing to wash your eyes with?
Rinse your eye with cool water or saline solution right away for at least 15 minutes. You can do this over a sink or in the shower. If you wear contacts, take them out, but don’t stop rinsing your eye while you do it.