Received a sample of Refresh Tears from an optometrist and decided to try it out.
From their website, it is stated that "PURITE maintains the integrity of preserved REFRESH Brand Lubricant Eye Drops without leading to the irritation or allergic reactions that some preservatives can cause... [and] ultimately breaks down into natural tear components - sodium and chloride ions, oxygen, and water - without causing cellular damage to the ocular surface. And it's gentle enough to use as often as needed."
Pro's:
- When kept at room temperature, the drops provide a refreshingly cool sensation when they land on the eye.
Con's:
- These drops are not preservative-free. Contains boric acid which is a weak acid used as insecticides and antiseptics.
Conclusion: Refresh Tears feels great in the eye's and provides just as much relief for dry eyes as other eye drops that I have tried but I am not a fan of preservatives.
**Update: (September 1, 2010) The more I use this product, the better it feels in my eyes. I would have to say that for now, this is a terrific alternative to my usual TheraTears eye drops. It seems to last longer than TheraTears and I don't use these eye drops as often throughout the day.
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