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Darren - 30 Jul 2005 15:32 GMT

Hi
Is it possible to get a sort of saline solution in a spray, to actually
spray the eyes directly as apposed to using comfort drops for contact lens
wearers?

thanks

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Dr Judy - 31 Jul 2005 17:23 GMT

> Hi
> Is it possible to get a sort of saline solution in a spray, to actually
> spray the eyes directly as apposed to using comfort drops for contact lens
> wearers?

Not that I know of. Why would you want to spray the eyes? I think it would
be extremely difficult to keep your eyes open while spraying -- the blink
reflex would be impossible to control.

BTW, contact lens comfort drops are not simply saline, they usually contain
moisture retaining ingredients and some have cleaning agents as well.

Dr Judy

> thanks

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y_p_w - 01 Aug 2005 23:55 GMT

> > Hi
> > Is it possible to get a sort of saline solution in a spray, to actually
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> BTW, contact lens comfort drops are not simply saline, they usually contain
> moisture retaining ingredients and some have cleaning agents as well.

AMO (formerly Allergan) Lens Plus rewetting drops (in single-use vials)
are unpreserved buffered saline and nothing else. I used it years ago
with polymacon lenses, and it felt great.

<http://www.amoeyecare.com/OurProducts/OurProducts.asp?srchtype=1&id=14>

I've heard some of the eye docs here wax nostalgic about the time
when Ciba used to have 2/4 oz sample size bottles of Softwear Saline.
Apparently they worked great as rewetting drops for some patients
and didn't cost as small fortune (might have been free or reduced
cost for eye doctors?).

I like Ciba Aquify rewetting drops, which contain sodium hyaluronate
with Ciba's "disappearing preservative" (sodium perborate?). I believe
AMO "blink contacts" is similar, but with a different preservative.

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Darren - 02 Aug 2005 18:56 GMT

>> Hi
>> Is it possible to get a sort of saline solution in a spray, to actually
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> would be extremely difficult to keep your eyes open while spraying -- the
> blink reflex would be impossible to control.

The reason i want the product is for use at nightclubs where I'm a bit drunk
to use eyedrops! I figured a small spray would be easy. I do not think I
would have any problems keeping my eyes open.

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Dr. Leukoma - 02 Aug 2005 19:22 GMT

> > Hi
> > Is it possible to get a sort of saline solution in a spray, to actually
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> be extremely difficult to keep your eyes open while spraying -- the blink
> reflex would be impossible to control.

Actually, having tried this myself, the blink reflex seems not to be a
problem as the can is held about a foot away and the product comes out
as a fine mist. It really is refreshing. I've tried it on a couple of
people and they agree.

Whether it is actually worth the money is not for me to say.

DrG

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Dr. Leukoma - 01 Aug 2005 04:05 GMT

Yes, it is available, and I have some samples at my office. It sprays
a fine aerosol mist, but I do not remember the name. I'll try to
remember to post the name tomorrow.

DrG

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Dr. Leukoma - 01 Aug 2005 15:02 GMT

OK, here it is: Nature's Tears EyeMist "all natural, pH-correct, Eye
Mist with unique micron-size droplets(patent pending)."

Contents: "Absolute Premium Standard Biologic Aqua tissue-culture grade
of water."

www.naturestears.com

How's that for free advertising?

DrG

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Dr Judy - 01 Aug 2005 16:02 GMT

> OK, here it is: Nature's Tears EyeMist "all natural, pH-correct, Eye
> Mist with unique micron-size droplets(patent pending)."
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>
> www.naturestears.com

Hmm, when I read this site there is no mention of the actual ingredients in
EyeMist, other than a blanket statement that all of their products contain "
tissue culture grade water". Is EyeMist simply a spray bottle of distilled
water???

Dr Judy

> How's that for free advertising?
>
> DrG

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Dr. Leukoma - 01 Aug 2005 16:10 GMT

> Hmm, when I read this site there is no mention of the actual ingredients in
> EyeMist, other than a blanket statement that all of their products contain "
> tissue culture grade water". Is EyeMist simply a spray bottle of distilled
> water???
>
> Dr Judy

That would appear to be the case. I just noticed the samples sitting
on my shelf with the other artificial tears last week, and gave them a
try. The instructions are to hold the mister 12 - 15 inches from the
face and mist the eyes in a sweeping motion. I found them to be
remarkably refreshing!

DrG

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William Stacy - 01 Aug 2005 16:15 GMT

Yes, ain't capatalism great? I wonder what that works out to per gallon...

w.stacy, o.d.

>>OK, here it is: Nature's Tears EyeMist "all natural, pH-correct, Eye
>>Mist with unique micron-size droplets(patent pending)."
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>>
>>DrG

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Dr. Leukoma - 01 Aug 2005 16:33 GMT

I think that this product fills a niche for people who have difficulty
instilling drops into their eyes. Anyhow, the effect is much more
pleasant than eyedrops, at least for me.

DrG

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Tom - 01 Aug 2005 23:07 GMT

>I think that this product fills a niche for people who have difficulty
>instilling drops into their eyes. Anyhow, the effect is much more
>pleasant than eyedrops, at least for me.

I think it would be just what I'm looking for... however, I searched
the web to find it's only available over the water and the place I
looked at charged $100 dollars postage....ROFL. I'll do without.

Tom

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