Best eye drops for dry eyes 2021

Dry eyes can be an uncomfortable daily reality for many people. Dry and irritated eyes can be caused by external factors such as too much screen time, central heating or wearing contact lenses. Luckily, there are ways to alleviate the symptoms of dry eyes; one way is to use eye drops (also known as artificial tears). There are many eye drops on the market designed to aid different eye issues. Below we go through the best eye drops to treat dry eye syndrome.

Best value: comfi Soothe Drops

For incredible comfort and long-lasting relief at an affordable price, comfi Soothe Drops are the perfect fit. These drops are rich in sodium hyaluronate (HA), which replicates your natural tears, perfect for persistently dry eyes. These drops can be used with or without your contact lenses in, making them ideal for rewetting your lenses on the go. These drops will keep your eyes hydrated and protected from irritants like pollution, smoke and wind as well as excessive screen time. These drops must be used before the expiry date and discarded 60 days after opening.

• Miss Jaja Soukupova
  Really nice soothing eyedrops for my always dry and irritated eyes. Highly recommend!!
• WARD
  brilliant eye drops makes my lenses feel comfortable all day.

For ultimate hydration, Systane Balance uses Propylene Glycol to restore the lipid layer of the eye and lock in moisture. These drops rapidly soothe dry eyes, providing long-lasting relief. These therapeutic drops restore the tear film layer and protect the eye. In conjunction with our Thera Pearl Eye Mask, this is a combination to quickly and effectively banish dry eye. As more of a night-time treatment, you could also try Artlelac Nighttime Gel to intensely hydrate eyes overnight. You should remove your contact lenses before using these eye drops to avoid blurred vision. Use these drops before the expiry date and within 6 months of opening.

• MERIEL BEST
  Recommended by my optician and very calming to my very dry eyes.
For those that have sensitive eyes, Blink Contacts Bottle soothing eye drops are preservative-free. These eye drops were designed for both soft and rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lens wearers; they can be used with or without your contact lenses. These drops are especially great for rewetting your lenses. A great choice for rewetting your lenses before insertion or for lubricating your lenses during wear. Use before the expiry date and within 45 days of opening.

• Mr Mike Jevons
  Very refreshing eye drops which lubricate my contact lenses nicely. Never sting or cause irritation for me.
• Giuseppe
  very good product. a good relief for sore eyes
Clinitas Soothe eye drops come in handy little vials, making them the ideal travel companion for dry eyes. These drops contain a high concentration of sodium hyaluronate to rehydrate the tear film and counteract the negative effects of heavy screen use and pollution that cause irritated eyes. These vials are resealable and can be used throughout the day as needed for up to 12 hours. If you drive a lot or spend many hours in front of screens (both reduce your blink rate) or you deal with air conditioning, heating, air travel or pollution, your eyes probably feel dry and tired. These preservative-free drops are ideal for dry and sensitive eyes. This product is also available in a larger 10ml bottle. Use before the expiry date and within 12 hours of opening.

• Angela
  I have changed to Clinitas Soothe eye drops because I find them to be more lubricating. I was recently prescribed them to help with an allergic reaction and have continued to use them as they help my dry eye condition.
• MM
  Excellent
For persistently dry and irritated eyes, Artelac Rebalance is a great solution. With hyaluronic acid to help your eyes retain moisture, these drops rebalance the tear film and provide much-needed relief for dry eyes. These drops comfort the eye using a preservative that changes on contact with the eye to avoid allergies and irritation. The pink colour is due to the vitamin B12 content. These eye drops can also be used with or without your contact lenses in. These drops must be used before the expiry date and within 2 months of opening.

• Rosalind
  Have extremely dry eyes and these drops are wonderful.
• Susanne
  Best product around if you suffer from dry eyes
Blink Intensive Tears Plus is an ultra-soothing eye gel drop. This product is thicker than Blink soothing eye drops, and you should remove your contact lenses before using this product to avoid any blurry vision. The viscosity hypotonic formulation provides all-day relief as these drops stay on the surface of your eyes for lasting comfort and protection. Ideal for contact lens wearers who suffer from dry, irritated or uncomfortable eyes, these drops are suitable to use day or night. Use these drops before the expiry date and within 45 days of opening.

• Shona Mitchell
  Lovely soothing eye gel for dry eyes. Works well
• Anthony Ling
  Excellent. Have used it for some time.
For fast dry eye relief, use Systane Ultra to soothe and hydrate eyes. These drops can be used to aid dry and irritated eyes from heavy screen use and drying environments such as central heating. These eye drops should be inserted 10 minutes before you put your contact lenses in to avoid blurry vision. Once opened, these drops should be used within 6 months.

• Leeds lass
  My dry eyes have been much better since using this product which my optometrist recommended.
• Claire Goodwin
  Amazing product.
Blink Intensive Triple Action eye drops utilise sodium hyaluronate and vitamin E to help dry and gritty eyes. These ingredients stop the tear film from evaporating, keeping eyes comfortable and healthy all day long. This 3-in-1 action eye drop reinforces the lipid layer of the tear film to provide moisture, protection and a soothing feeling that lasts for the entire day. Use these drops before the expiry date and within 90 days of opening.

• Tugba Sanver
  Best drops I’ve ever used. It completely solved my dry and itchy eye problems. Strongly recommended.
• Sandra Barker
  I have just started to use this product and find it very good, I also found the service very good and the delivery of this product very quick
Systane Hydration eye drops can be used to rewet your contact lenses in. You don’t even need to remove your lenses before using these lubricating eye drops. These preservative-free drops are perfect for sensitive eyes to give immediate moisture and balance to dry or irritated eyes. These drops contain sodium hyaluronate, a moisturising substance which is gentle on the eyes and naturally occurs in tears. These drops can be used for up to three months after opening.

• Customer Maria
  It’s really helping my scratched cornea.
• Carol Baker
  Very soothing for my eyes and makes my lenses comfortable to wear.
Blink Intensive Tears will soothe tired eyes. Use these drops to rewet your lenses (they can be applied with your lenses still in), or use them alone to rehydrate eyes throughout the day. The formulation of these eye drops is designed to mimic your natural tears for lasting comfort. Use before the expiry date and within three months of opening.

• Marie Turner
  These drops to me are like gold dust! they actually do what it says on the bottle! they give great relief from dry eyes which cause much pain in the eyes and blurred vision, i highly recommend these eye drops! I have never had to look any where else for relief since i had these recommended to me by my optician, if you suffer with dry eyes i cannot recommend these enough!
• Joanna Sambrook
  As a dry eye sufferer, these enable me to wear my lenses for much longer. Much better than anything I have bought previously from supermarket.

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