Refresh Plus, Eye Lubricant, Reduce Eye Dryness - 30 Vials

How lubricating eye drops work

• Lubricating eye drops work to moisturize the eye through multiple mechanisms including a lubricating effect and replacing some of the components of lost tears.
• It may also reduce inflammation.

Indications for use of Refresh Plus therapeutic vials

• This medication is used to relieve dry, irritated eyes.
• Common causes of dry eyes include wind, sun, heating/air conditioning, computer use/reading, and some medications.
• It can also be used to treat dry eyes caused by contact lens use.

How to give Refresh Plus vials

• Eye preparations are usually sterile, so make sure the container is not damaged before use and also replace the cap after taking the dose (if using a single-use dose unit, discard the used unit after use)
• Tilt your head back slightly and look up.
• Pull your lower eyelid down.
• With your other hand, hold the dropper bottle upside down near your eye. Try not to touch your eye while doing this.
• Apply enough pressure to deliver one drop (or the contents of the vial) into your eye.
• Make sure the medicine gets into your eye.
• Close your eye for a minute or two, and gently press on the side of your nose. This prevents loss of eye drops and keeps the medicine where it should be.
• The recommended dosage is one or two drops (or vial) in the affected eye as needed.
• A higher dose may be prescribed in cases of severe dehydration.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure how to use this medicine.
• Doses may change under certain circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital immediately.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.

Unwanted side effects of Refresh Plus bottles

• Although the following side effects are not common to everyone, some patients may complain of:

1. blurred vision
2. Mild eye irritation, burning, or stinging