3 Eye Drops NOT to Use for Dry Eyes | Eye Surgeon Explains

[@eyechannelbyeyesurgeon]

Let me know in the comments below which of the eye drops I mentioned in this video surprised you the most and, if you have been using any of those eye drops, are you considering switching after watching this video? 👇.

[@Queef_Storm]

Hey Doc, I have been using Soframycin antibacterial eye drops 3 times a day for 2 years now, which contains BAK. I was pretty shocked to hear that long-term BAK exposure is damaging to the eye. I stopped using the soframycin drops a month ago and switched to optimel manuka honey drops, which are BAK free but also contain benzoic acid as a preservative. What damage may I have done to my eyes with the BAK, can I heal from it, and is the optimel manuka honey drops a good alternative even with the benzoic acid? Thank you in advance. This video may have saved my eyes.

[@MrMeetmeagain]

I don't use allopathy as eyes are sensitive suggest homeo, ayurveda for eyes

[@b.powell3480]

I've been using the visited dry eye drops!!, I wish I had found your videos sooner !!, I'm going to switch eye drops asap!!, hopefully my eyes will return to normal and heal from the preservatives of my previous eye drops!!

[@b.powell3480]

Visine brand, sorry!

[@rndeborah1]

👁👁 what about regenereyes?

[@EVRYMANaKING]

0:54 No 1 eye drop NOT recommended Bausch and Lomb Soothe 2:59 No 2 eye drop NOT recommended Clear Eyes Natural Tears 4:15 No 3 eye drop NOT recommended Visine Dry Eye Relief THANK YOU DR TAI !!! 🙌

[@scotthullinger4684]

She said the Sooth XP is Ok. But NOT the Sooth without the XP - that one is Ok. So just that first version mentioned - Sooth XP - is a bad choice.

[@awillis244]

Thank you

[@amapola53]

Thank you!

[@mnp870]

So what is recommended?

[@EVRYMANaKING]

@@mnp870 these work well, Systane Ultra Lubricant Eye Drops, Artificial Tears for Dry Eye, Twin Pack, 10-mL Each. :)

[@islandbirdw]

It was subtle but my eye doctor also discouraged me from using dry eye drops with preservatives. I’ve found some of them actually make my eyes more irritated.

[@sandyalbanese8393]

Thank you for the heads up on what is good-and not good- for dry eyes. Much appreciated.

[@Chrissanthumum]

Yass!Another eye doctor speaking the truth.Thank you.This is the third eye doctor I have seen on KZbin that suggested that people should be wary of using Clear Eyes and the second that suggested being wary of Visine. It's a good thing I never bought or considered these brands.

[@Akira-jd2zr]

Every eye doctor should advise against redness removers like Visine or Clear Eyes. I'd suggest Lumify for redness relief

[@sondranewall4462]

Thank you doctor. Most doctors tell patients to us eye drops for dry eye, but do say which to use and which not to use.

[@suzanneemerson2625]

Read your comment again. I don’t think that’s what you meant to say.

[@terifoster1138]

I used Clear Eyes for years then bought Rohto eye drops last year. Never again. I experience it burning in my eyes. I will try one of your recommended dry eye drops in one of your other videos. Protase. Thanks Doctor Tai

[@pamc3338]

I took your advice and put warm compresses on my eyes for a few minutes. That worked

[@allendean9579]

Hi just wanted to say I just had my first eye done in the removal of the cataract m still doing the drops it went well i like the outcome keep up the good work

[@lesliegardner3428]

The video on dry eye treatment was very helpful & I will get the heat mask

[@baladevisetty1011]

Very informative! . I wonder how these Eye drops are in the market. These should be taken out of the shelves. Thank you Dr. Tai. You are great!

[@donneone]

Thank you for this "Do Not Use" video! Too often we get "Take these" videos and often find they are sold by the video owner/channel. I appreciate you are not like them and stick to the science.

[@jayaudette2063]

Thank you, Dr. Tai. I just disposed both bottles of Rohto Digi-Eye I recently purchased. Didn't much like it any way. I'll pick up some of your recommended less toxic drops. I'm 70 and my eyesight is still very good and I'd like to keep in that way. Thanks again!!

[@graceevangelista7152]

Thank you, Doc for this video.

[@phunghuyhoaofficial]

This is such a helpful vid regarding Eye Drops NOT to Use for Dry Eyes. Thank you for the explanation.

[@janicehansen3945]

TY for your eye drop recommendations! GenTeal has been a game changer fir me! FINALLY!!!! 🎉

[@cchambersglenn]

Thank you! I will definitely steer away from these eye drops.

[@stevefiorito5379]

I've been using the Optase products you recommended in a previous video. I've had better luck with those products than with anything else I've tried, including the product that my Eye Doctor Recommended ... a company located in France and with active recalls.

[@vanly2552]

I wish I had seen this video before I bought the Visine eye drop. Thanks for the helpful tips.

[@TroyQwert]

I'd never use over the counter eye drops. The eye is too dear to me and it is by far the most complicated organ in our body. I used prescription eye drops: durezol and prednisolone (after surgical treatment). During pandemic a shortage of eye dropps occured. Anyways, I consulted with a dry eye specialist by the referrence from my ophthalmologist. The reason of my eye driness in big part is the preservative. I used some eye drops without a preservative. But any such eye drop is weaker than durezol. I was prescribed durezol as one of the very limited options to raise eye pressure. After consultation with my ophthalmologist I decided to stop using any eyedrops because they keep drying my eye (durezol is still not avail in my local pharmacy). Doc, is it really so hard to raise eye pressure artificially if naturally it doesn't? I still have my eye filled with silicon oil until the pressure restores.

[@tomking1890]

The only drops I use are non preservative type. This was recommended by my eye doctor. I use Refresh Plus.

[@Anthony-rx8pz]

Happy mothers day and keep spreading the good news

[@cmwHisArtist]

I asked my eye doctor what the effect was of preservatives on a living cell, and he did not know. A while after using dry eye drops and then some for glaucoma, I developed cataracts and now need surgery.

[@maurasullivan3259]

Hopefully, by now you have a more knowledgeable eye doctor! Best of luck with your eyes in the future. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mls3555]

Organic(cold process/hexane FREE) Castor oil (1 drop every night before bed) has done wonders for my eyes! I could tell a difference the very next morning from the first use, my eyes felt less dry/irritated than usual all day! Castor oil is anti-inflammatory, deeply moisturizing, it is full of antioxidants & has antibacterial properties. The Refresh (preservative-free) is amazing for the daytime=) My eye doctor wasn't too thrilled with my castor oil experiment, but he agrees- the results are irrefutable & my eyesight has even improved! There is a double-blind study (in India I believe) that yielded some amazing results for the majority of participants. I've been so miserable (MGD & severe dry eyes from LASIK), apparently castor oil balances the lash biome & helps dissolve plugs within the glands. I also use 1 drop & massage the entire eye area (top/bottom) gently, then I use a hot pack eyemask (leave on 15 min or until I roll over in my sleep & it falls off). Not sure if the hotpack may be helping the castor oil work better? It feels amazing & I no longer use eye cream at night since the castor oil has nearly eliminated any fine lines=) Castor oil is thick & will blur the vision for a couple minutes which is why I do it right before bed. If my eyes are super dry I will use saline drops first & castor oil a few seconds later. Hope this info is helpful to someone who is suffering. NOTE - if you suffer from dry eyes & are constantly using drops you might consider preservative-free. I was actually in pain my eyes were so dry & I ended up using my regular drops WAY too much (probably 1/2 a bottle in one day) I had an allergic reaction to the preservative that made my eyes MORE DRY & that night had corneal erosions (super painful) in both eyes, needless to say, that affected my vision (caused light sensitivity). I am thankful that is all healed now my eyes are 98% normal/healthy (after about a year of getting my glands expressed every 2-3 weeks + daily hot packs). If you have major dry eyes, DO NOT IGNORE it; SEE a DOCTOR ASAP before you cause yourself big problems...

[@ericyeo8824]

What kind of hot pack you use , sir?

[@wandaherring7526]

What type dropper do you use?

[@rebecafickling3034]

Where I can by buy the Castor Oil. Thanks

[@jk6653]

Thank you for this video. I am blown away that these companies can get away with selling the stuff.. I’m an every day Visine user, but not anymore! This makes me so angry and disgusted how our world has turned into Wealth, and not health! 🔥

[@rmp7400]

Johnson & Johnson that makes one of the toxic eye drops...also makes the baby powder with asbestos that caused cancer in many women....

[@brunovincent1969]

You are so professional, I had an accident about 2 months ago, I was on my bicycle and a tree branch hit my eye. No blood, thought nothing of it, felt like something was stuck in my eye. A week later when not getting better I got worried, so went to get it checked. The doctor put something in my eye and did a test with microscope, said there was nothing in there...now a few weeks later, this thing is coming back ;( I think it's a recurring corneal erosion. Will this ever heal, I'm really worried and the doctors over here in Thailand are mostly clueless..

[@Droidzi]

Rock star 🎸🌟! - finally someone breaks the "preservative elephant in the room" down - thanks Dr Tai 🤘

[@danielecampbell2412]

Thank you Dr. Tai for your very informative videos. My OPH recommended that I take flaxseed oil for my dry eye, but I now know which omega 3 to choose.

[@KutWrite]

My Equate drops use Glycerin and Polypropylene glycol, which seem good according to your standards, but it has BAK as a preservative, so I'll stop using it daily. When it's used up, I'll find one that's a lesser-known (less expensive) brand than the big ones, but uses the ingredients you recommend. Thanks!

[@ricknicholson5894]

I just got my first Bausch and Lomb "Bio True" and the packaging claims no preservatives. I of course didn't believe it and went over the ingredients using my handy cheap magnifying glass and didn't see BAK listed.

[@bb89670]

Thanks for the info. Why would they sell toxic eye drops in the first place.

[@danahastings3908]

I have had minor symptoms of blepharitis (minor crusting and flaking on the inner and outer corners of my eyelids) in the past few months. I watched your other video recently and have concluded that maybe the eye drops I've been using (Refresh plus and Systane) are causing it, (maybe an allergy to the preservative in these) so I've switched to the Refresh Digital PF. I also use a warm compress one or two times a day. I'm hoping that switching to a preservative free eyedrop will clear it up. Thank you for your very informative videos

[@eyechannelbyeyesurgeon]

Keep us posted on your progress.

[@shrutiangolkar5404]

I have been using Lubimoist eyedrops for 7 months (twice a day for 6 months and once a day this month) I was advissd to use for 3months before cataract surgery but since surgery is postponed it is continued. Please suggest

[@Speyeglass]

I use Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo every morning to wash my eyelashes. One or two drops. It’s less expensive than buying the eye wipes. Ask your doctor..

[@marilynmccall2879]

I live in Canada and use HYLO. Expensive but great. The only eye drop that will give you 1 drop at a time instead of drowning your eye and face.

[@garyj1709]

I use Systane Balance as recommended by an optometrist and okayed by my ophthalmologist. It does not contain the most toxic chemicals you mentioned. I don’t use it very often but seems to be effective when I do. I tend to have watery eyes more than dry eyes. The one significant issue I experience is extreme itching of either eye but mostly the left eye. It seems to start itching suddenly and rubbing is not quickly effective. I sometimes rinse the eyes with cool water which helps. It only lasts a minute or so. Allergies or environmental problems? Keep up the good work!

[@eyechannelbyeyesurgeon]

Itchy eyes can have many different causes, allergies or dry eye disease. Just to name a few. Stay tuned for an upcoming video on this topic.

[@davidandrews8007]

Be careful washing with just water.

[@roxannemoore3045]

I have had great success with Systane. They also have one with no preservatives.

[@Sabamike192]

Don't ever rub your eyes.And don't clean them with tap water. Use Dr Fischer or other sterile eye pads.

[@Charles73358]

Great video life saving information. Awesome thanks 😊 🙏

[@marthatrevino7943]

I'm new to your videos .Thank u Sooo much for ur information.

[@eileennielsen5165]

I was very surprised at Visine, which I sometimes use!😑😑😑

[@Vmarigold]

Thank you doctor very informative 👍😊

[@soiledhalo2296]

Why are these companies allowed to use those preservatives if they're so damaging?

[@nguoithichhoasim1233]

In processed food and medication , some preservatives are allowed ; even to organic fruit some pesticides , fungicides are legal too .

[@nguoithichhoasim1233]

Because the economic benefits are more important . If the food Act is too strict , the food industry and agriculture will not thrive and create less jobs , the un-employed will be High , the poverty will spread like the old days . (one of the reasons make the mean life time of people much shorter than today is Malnourishment ) .

[@Muhammad-sx7wr]

@@nguoithichhoasim1233 healthier happier people improve the economy. They could sell something that helps you instead of harming you.

[@nguoithichhoasim1233]

@@Muhammad-sx7wr : but the company always Want to gain more benefit , the more money they gain , the better , especially in the competitive markets of the world now . Although there are standards and legal requirements ( like Food Act ) , and Health protection officers , health environments officers to check the shops , factories , restaurants ect.. , some business still violate laws and go to law court . For example : in 2017 (? ) , the company produce herbicide got sue by a worker who used it to kill weed in a workplace ( school yard ) and got cancer , they got a fine of 15 millions (?) US dollars .

[@rg4557]

Very simple. It's all about the money. They don't care at all.

[@colleca9449]

Thanks, this information is really helpful.

[@francescruz8033]

Thanks for the information on the risk eye drops. I will reversed to make sure I discounted this eye drops.

[@selfhealherbs13ms]

You didn't mention visine allergies is that a good or bad one.

[@albert7898]

Thanks very much, dear doctor for helping us layman in discerning " the wheat 🌾 from the chaff", so to speak!👍

[@rhatid]

Interesting! Moorfields Eye Hospital always give me HYLO Forte - Preservative Free Lubricating Eye Drops - for Treatment of Severe and Persistant Dry Eyes - but my GP always give me something else, Viscotears or Clinitas Gel. After watching your video I think I shall insist on HyLo since it may be worthwhile having a Preservative Free eye drop.

[@khorl.m.6992]

Moorfields Eye Hospital , London is a world renown in Eye Speicialised treatment.

[@rhatid]

@@khorl.m.6992 I have a lot of confidence in Moorfields.

[@yolandaperez550]

I use hylo and is the best. I have severe dry eye and nothing else help. Also I apply an ointment before I go to Bed. In Canada Hylo cost $ 56

[@meiyang5969]

I have a question. Preservative free eye drops contains phosphorus as buffer. It reacts with calcium to cause cloudiness on cornea. What is your opinion? My doctor said he doesn’t know why my cornea is cloudy…

[@gisellethomas4579]

Thanks so much . I never even think visine eye drops content are toxic and so dangerous for you vision

[@shirleychang2071]

Thank you! I don’t use any of these!

[@denisemaxwell51]

Good information, Thanks Dr.

[@robertboomhower8683]

I'm using the Refresh Digital for "dry

[@brinstonfernandez7705]

Some years ago an eye specialist advised me to splash cold water in my eyes when I get up from sleep the first thing daily. Few years later an eye Surgeon advised me the same after his surgery. Upto today I being an old man still do not have dry eye problem.

[@remediosreboja1837]

Visione surprised me the most! Very commonly used in the Philippines before we came here in the USA. Thank you, Dr. Audrey Tai.

[@suzanneemerson2625]

Visione? I don’t think so.

[@davidfwilliams1960]

Isn't it funny that visine is so well known and people automatically think of visine for dry eyes. A marketing juggernaut works well. Thanks for this video

[@kamallyons2035]

I don’t use any of these but only use hycosan, purple one and blue and the latest 3 ml hypo shield.

[@abrahammakany7244]

I was using visine red eye once a while but I am not going to use them any more

[@chayongandaya1660]

Please recommend eye drops for glaucoma thank you doctor

[@annhall6897]

I used Visine Dry Eye but am switching;

[@annbarron7415]

I use Hylo eye drops and Hylo night ointment and I find them good

[@michaelh8167]

Thanks, I am going to pitch the Pure-Aide Advanced Relief drops that contain the 2 harmful ingredients.

[@richardsibaran]

Hi, what about poen products? What are your views on this brand? Thanks in advance.

[@laichuonkui69]

Thank you Dr Tai, But how about Eye Mo (moist)?

[@evergreenbillionairerene]

Was surprised with the Visene family.

[@irismoody7244]

I use blink is that a bad one? After so many years of using it because my ophthalmologist told me to an allergist/ immunologist told me I was allergic to glycol, hexyl and ethanol so now I’m reading labels on everything I use and take and blink has 400 0.25% glycol . I have to mention that I have autoimmune immune disease and that’s why I saw the allergist, hair loss, broken bleeding skin, shedding skin , burning rash and scabs on scalp. 😢

[@JM-rl3kf]

Hello ❤️ and thank you.

[@SiMahDan]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@rodbutler4054]

What is the verdict on Ivizia eye drops?

[@vasantsande8644]

Thank you Dr. Audrey.

[@maurakennedy5952]

Doctor am using hypo care for the last 3 years is this safe have very dry eyes am old dear thanks for video Maura

[@qualityreviewer3927]

Thanks. My eye doctor just recommended that I start using eye drops and I bought the WalMart brand for dry eyes. I was just about to start when you advised to avoid drops with BAK so I looked at the lable and there it was! I trashed the full bottle of drops and will go to the store tomorrow and get the Optase or some other preservative free drop.

[@SnackFoodFun]

I just bought otc Eye Mo moist eye drop hoping it can sooth my dry tired eyes. After 1 drop on each eye, then I saw this video on youtube. I checked back on the eye drop which I just bought, and it contains BAK. Now I am throwing 5 dollors into the trash :(

[@jeanninecote8927]

what about N-acetyl Carnosine eyedrops?

[@deusvlad2.083]

What about these ingredients? 1: Sodium Hyaluronate, citric acid anhydrous, sodium citrate, sorbitol, and water. 2: Sodium chloride, Tromethamine, Hydroxpropyl methylcellulose, Tyloxapol EDTA Polyhexamethylene biguanide ?

[@eyechannelbyeyesurgeon]

You can learn more about dry eye drop ingredients in this video 👉 Dry Eye Drops Ingredients - Explained by Eye Surgeon #draudreytai kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4OVnHerhZJ1irc

[@deusvlad2.083]

@@eyechannelbyeyesurgeon ok thanks I guess, I was kinda expecting you to know it off by heart, to tell me if they were safe ingredients /sigh lol.

[@maurasullivan3259]

Thank you, Dr. Tai, for more great information. I’m a new subscriber and look forward to more great videos from you. I have dry eye syndrome and I think it’s getting worse so all the info about the best drops is really appreciated. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

[@gezamadarasz6889]

I am using Brimodine three times a day. It uses BAK as the preservative. What am I to do? Are there alternatives?

[@user-dr6rt1ji3l]

I grew up being told propelyne glycol was really nasty. That ingredient is in Systane preservatives free. It bothers me using it.

[@dingfernando5046]

What about Hyabac for dry eyes doc?

[@llee9745]

How about prescription Ceque eye drops. Is it safe. But why does I hurt like burning sensation

[@takinivo2142]

merci d’avoir conseillé plus pratique,ce sont des connaissances ordinaires mais quelques fois ophtalmologistes n’avaient avisé aux patients ,bon travail ,

[@sborgs99]

Thank you for the video. My current eye drops contain polyvinyl alcohol. Is the only issue with polyvinyl alcohol that it is less effective than the newer alternatives? If so, could you please expand on how much less effective it is and in what ways? Thank you.

[@eyechannelbyeyesurgeon]

You can learn more about this topic in this video 👉 Dry Eye Drops Ingredients - Explained by Eye Surgeon kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4OVnHerhZJ1irc

[@DT-np2xz]

I just checked my cabinet. Horror: I got Visine Red Eye TOTAL COMFORT mentioned by you. I guess I’ll have to get rid of it!

[@msh9111]

Thank you doctor for your informative videos. What is your opinion about daily use of ‘pataday’ drops?

[@robertboomhower8683]

Eyes" I'm a type 2 diabetic. My current optamolgist advised me that I may have to have cateract surgery once he gets the swelling down . My retina condition is Diabetic related. Now I have cateracts. ! Can you recommend a good eye surgeon ? I'm from the Bay Area . Ty

[@scotthullinger4684]

I finally found the BEST eye drops for me, both effective, and NOT the least bit irritating to my eyes. That product, made by Alcon, is called GenTeal tears.

[@monikamichaelis-iw3to]

Hylo. Does she mention the lid scrubbs?

[@emerissamuel9889]

Thank for sharing have a great day I always eat pineapple I hope it is a good cure .😐

[@sallyfong9843]

Thank you!!

[@NadeenNelson07]

Thanks for you videos. I uses Thera eye drop.

[@LeonardWhite-q6f]

Good To KNOW Thank you

[@debraervin7544]

I have used most of them in the past & when I used them they did not help.😢 I am looking 4word 2 knowing all the good eye drops

[@jesusis1459]

I would never put visine in my eyes period...always knew that as a contact wearer

[@aliciagriggs8531]

Thank you. Very interesting!

[@carmell51]

Thank you!

[@arslantayyab62]

After trans prk which is the best eye lubricating drops. Are eyes gel are ok like polyacrylic acid

[@ligayamadison7232]

How about hypromellose eye drop? Good for severe dry eyes??

[@luiza5556]

My eyes are dry are we allowed to use Hyco san extra eye drops ( the package is red)

[@maenad1231]

Are those European color correcting eyedrops _(the ones where the fluid is tinted blue)_ safe to use for canceling out redness if you’re someone with mild dry eye. Also are they safe in general? I’ve been wondering why blue eyedrops aren’t available in the USA.

[@jamespeacock2732]

All your videos and information is top shelf, thanks. I have a question concerning serrapeptase, and using it to make eye drops. Could serrapeptase dissolve cataracts on the surface of the eyes?

[@eyechannelbyeyesurgeon]

There is currently no evidence from any clinical trials that serepeptase is effective in treating cataracts. You can learn more about cataracts prevention in this video How to prevent cataracts - 5 tips recommended by Eye Surgeon kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZq9hauZhZeMn68

[@dec4003]

What is best for eyes with cataract removal and lens installed

[@irenedaniel3643]

What causes the sensation of flashing light at the side of the eyes?

[@sophelet]

it could be a retinal tear (as in tearing a piece of paper) or detaching retina. This is a serious emergency that requires immediate attention.

[@mylintan3840]

what is shanguang in Chinese, and how to treated it

[@davidchoo7906]

Astigmatism

[@jesusis1459]

My dr always recommended systane eye drops...i only use it very occasionally! Werent some preservative free eyedrops recently recalled due to some people going blind? I have a new eye dr now that my other dr of 30 yrs is n9w retired. He rec9mmended last week preservative free...it scares me tho

[@msanabria8159]

Refresh Optive Mega?? Whats your opinion?