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Medical Forum / General / Vision / May 2005My favorite OTC eye med is no longer available :^(
I have a problem of recurrent corneal erosion that requires me to lubricate my right eye before I go to bed. The product that worked best for me was Genteal Lubricant Eye Gel, made by Novartis, but it appears they no longer make it, as I can't find it at local drug stores and it is out of stock at online stores. Does anyone know if this is available anywhere, or if there is an OTC product that is similar to it? Thanks, Tom > I have a problem of recurrent corneal erosion that requires me to lubricate > my right eye before I go to bed. The product that worked best for me was [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Thanks, > Tom AFAIK, it is still available and still manufactured. It is listed in Novartis (USA) over-the-counter products. A similar product would be Theratears Gel, and it is equally difficult to find on the shelf of your local drug store. Many pharmacies will order either product for you. So can your eye doctor. LB, O.D. > I have a problem of recurrent corneal erosion that requires me to lubricate > my right eye before I go to bed. The product that worked best for me was [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Thanks, > Tom Refresh Liquigel is pretty similar (but not quite as thick) and works well for mild to moderate dry eyes. frank Have you tried Refresh PM or Muro 128? DrG > Have you tried Refresh PM or Muro 128? > > DrG I've used Muro 128 for 6 years now at the suggestion of my O.D. It was worked very well for RCEs and I went from having problems nightly to having a problem once in a great while. Great product but pricy. $19 for a tube of petroleum byproduct and salt :-) Yes, but generics are available. If you have a good relationship with your eye doctor, perhaps they would provide an alternative source....or ask the pharmacist if they can order a generic brand. The formula is 5% sodium chloride in light petrolatum ointment. DrG Brushfire - perhaps you should check out the website I am creating. I suffered from corneal erosion and about a year ago I found a method that works wonders.....I don't know why more doctors don't mention this. Mike > Yes, but generics are available. If you have a good relationship with > your eye doctor, perhaps they would provide an alternative source....or > ask the pharmacist if they can order a generic brand. The formula is > 5% sodium chloride in light petrolatum ointment. > > DrG Thanks everyone for your advice. I will ask my pharmacy to order it. Hope it works. > Yes, but generics are available. If you have a good relationship with > your eye doctor, perhaps they would provide an alternative source....or > ask the pharmacist if they can order a generic brand. The formula is > 5% sodium chloride in light petrolatum ointment. > > DrG |
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