Eye drops are most often saline solutions with medications in them to treat various conditions of the eye. Sometimes, they contain no medication and are meant to lubricate the eyes or to rinse out foreign bodies.

Here are the different eye drops and their corresponding benefits.

Lubricating eye drops help replace your eye’s natural moisture when your eyes aren’t making enough on their own. They relieve dryness and irritation, promoting comfort.

In an injured eye, artificial tears also promote surface healing, increase comfort by reducing the feeling of a surface scratch and flush out any residual contaminating or injurious particles. They prevent further damage by keeping the eye lubricated.

Artificial tears have various formulations and viscosities. Some may contain bicarbonate ions, and varying viscosity as well as tonicity. Some do not have preservatives and are to be preferred, being dispensed in sterile single-use containers. 

Anti-allergic drops alleviate the burning and stinging of the eyes that is so common with allergies. During allergy season, this can mean the difference between complete misery and moderate comfort. The use of medicated eye drops reduces the chance of systemic side effects from the drugs used when applied correctly.

Glaucoma drops reduce the risk of blindness in this condition by relieving the pressure inside the eye which could otherwise harm the sensitive retina.

Regardless of what specific eye drops you need, chances are you can find them at Shinagawa Pharmacy!

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