Medicines suitable to be prescribed in primary care / general practice after specialist* recommendation or initiation.

soaking a flannel in warm water (not hot) and gently press it on the area around your eyes – this makes the oil produced by the glands around your eyes more runny Some people require prescription eye drops. A healthcare professional may also recommend tear duct plugs. These can keep the eyes lubricated by preventing tears from draining into the tear ducts. Triple action eye drop with lubricants and castor oil to give long lasting comfort and protection for relief of moderate to severe dry eye symptoms. shoppingListJS = new ShoppingListJS({storeId: '11352',catalogId: '28501',langId: '-1'}, {id: '1288907', name: 'Boots Eye Drops Dry & Irritated Eyes 10ml', image: '', type: 'ItemBean', components: {}, skus: []}, {}, "shoppingListJS"); A fusion of three eye lubricants for instant relief, superior comfort and sustained protection from dry eye symptoms. In a bottle that lasts 6 months after opening.

Jumelle, C., et al. (2020). Advances and limitations of drug delivery systems formulated as eye drops. Grey / Non-Formulary (undergoing assessment): Work is ongoing and will be reviewed at a future APC meeting. Most adults and children can use carmellose sodium eye drops, although it may not be suitable for everyone. Note there are other types in the ' Systane' range ( Ultra, gel, hydration, HD) which are non formulary. Hold the bottle or dropper over your eye, look up, and allow 1 drop to fall into your lower eyelid.

Anyone using eye drops more than four times a day may find preservative-free drops more beneficial. Preservatives can irritate the eyes over time. How many drops should people use? These GenTeal gel eye drops are reportedly suitable for people with severely dry eyes. GenTeal claims they provide prolonged relief from dry eyes at night as well as burning and irritation. The company also states it can protect the eyes from further irritation. The usual dose for adults and children is 1 drop into the affected eye(s), 4 times a day, or as needed.SFH advice only: Each dose unit contains 8 drops and can be re-capped and used within 24 hours of opening. Different lubricant eye drops are available to buy from pharmacies or supermarkets, that act like artificial tears to treat dry eyes. SMC not accepted. SMC not recommended medicines must go through the non-formulary medicines process, this includes PACS Tier One & Two, as outlined in the NHS Tayside Policy on Prescribing of Non-Formulary Medicines (including Peer Approved Clinical System (PACS) Tier One & Two)