artificial tears
Synthetic eye moisture
Artificial tears are lubricating eye drops that mimic natural tears, used to relieve dryness and irritation.
Unlike medicated drops, they simply moisturize: My doctor recommended artificial tears for the dry eye from staring at screens all day.
Available over the counter, they're a staple treatment for dry eye syndrome.
Topical ocular medication
- instillationGradual implanting process
- squeeze bottleFlexible dispensing vessel
- blinkingEyelid opening and closing
- morning routineDaily start-of-day habits
as needed · reapplication · dosage · one drop · both eyes · lower eyelid · tilt head back · close eyes
Without decay-preventing chemicals
- viscosityFluid's flow resistance
- hyaluronic acidMoisture-retaining tissue sugar
- polyethylene glycolWaxy synthetic polymer chain
- glycerinViscous moisturizing compound
ointment · emulsion · isotonic · sterile · electrolytes · aqueous · thickening agent
Eye's clear outer dome
- conjunctivaMucous membrane lining eyelids
- punctaLacrimal drainage openings
- eyelidMovable ocular covering
- scleraEyeball's outer membrane
ophthalmologist · optometrist · eye exam · contact lenses · eye irritation · redness · light sensitivity · blurred vision
Reducing distress or discomfort
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
refreshing · overnight protection · rewetting · rehydration · allergy relief
Insufficient tear production
- low humidityScant moisture in air
- wind exposureOpenness to air currents
- Sjögren's syndromeAutoimmune exocrine gland destruction
- blepharitisEyelid margin inflammation
eye drops
Topical ocular medication
- instillationGradual implanting process
- squeeze bottleFlexible dispensing vessel
- blinkingEyelid opening and closing
morning routine · as needed · reapplication · dosage · one drop · both eyes · lower eyelid · tilt head back · close eyes
preservative-free
Without decay-preventing chemicals
- viscosityFluid's flow resistance
- hyaluronic acidMoisture-retaining tissue sugar
- polyethylene glycolWaxy synthetic polymer chain
glycerin · ointment · emulsion · isotonic · sterile · electrolytes · aqueous · thickening agent
cornea
Eye's clear outer dome
- conjunctivaMucous membrane lining eyelids
- punctaLacrimal drainage openings
- eyelidMovable ocular covering
sclera · ophthalmologist · optometrist · eye exam · contact lenses · eye irritation · redness · light sensitivity · blurred vision · eye strain
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
lubrication · refreshing · overnight protection · rewetting · rehydration · allergy relief
dry eye
Insufficient tear production
- low humidityScant moisture in air
- wind exposureOpenness to air currents
- Sjögren's syndromeAutoimmune exocrine gland destruction
- Eye Treatmentseye drops, antibiotic drops, allergy drops, dry eye drops, redness relief
- eye careeye doctor, optometrist, ophthalmologist, eye exam, glasses
- dry eyedryness, eye drops, burning, irritation, grittiness
artificial tearsemotional tears
Crying from strong feelings
crying · weeping · tears of joy · sobbing · bawling
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