Dry, itchy, and irritated eyes are very common especially living in Hawai'i. With the vog, wind, salt air, and sunshine, almost everyone experiences some level of eye irritation. If severe enough, prescription eye drops are highly recommended. However, some patients find enough relief with over the counter remedies.
We personally like:
Refresh
Systane
and Blink
(all preservative free)
There are different types of artificial tears for each brand. For example: Refresh has the following
Refresh Optive Mega-3
Refresh Optive
Refresh Plus
Refresh Tears
Refresh Relieva
Refresh Liquigel
Refresh Optive Gel Drops
All help to prevent and relieve eye irritation. The gel drops are going to be thicker, recommended to be used at night to provide overnight relief.
Next time you're at Walmart, Safeway, Big Save, or Longs, be sure to look at your artificial tear options near the Pharmacy section. Use multiple times a day and you'll feel the difference :)
We hope to SEE you soon!
