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Optimel- Manuka Honey Eye Drops

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Optimel Manuka+ Dry Eye Dropsâ„¢ help stabilise the surface health of the eye from dry eye symptoms such as sore, irritated eyes and eyelids.

Suitable For:

  • Chronic dry eye
  • Eye discomfort
  • Sore, irritated eyes and eyelids

About

Optimel Manuka+ Dry Eye Dropâ„¢ helps restore eye comfort and reduces inflammation by improving eye-lid margin hygiene and reducing bacteria that may potentially colonise the eyelid margin causing inflammation, poor tear quality and trauma to the eye surface.

Patients with tear deficiency and meibomian gland disease have an overgrowth of ocular flora. This overgrowth is thought to contribute to the tear film instability and ocular surface damage. Both topical and systemic antibiotics can significantly reduce the Colony Forming Units (CFUs) in eyes with chronic lid disease. With the increase of resistance among ocular pathogens (Cernak et al 2011),the efficacy of antibiotic therapeutic regimens is being reduced.

Application of Optimel Manuka+ Dry Eye Drop 3 times daily to the inferior conjunctival fornix can significantly reduce CFUs from baseline at month 1 in the eyelids of patients with dry eye caused by tear deficiency and/or meibomian gland disease.

Reduction of CFUs reduces the potential susceptibility of the dry eye patient to bacterial conjunctivitis and keratitis. The reduction in CFUs may also assist in improving the clinical symptoms of dry eye disease by reducing the production of certain bacterial lipases that are thought to hydrolyse meibomian gland lipids.

Albietz and Lenton also reported that the application of medical grade Leptospermum spp honey (Manuka) was associated with signficant clinical improvements in dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction. The only adverse effects noted with the use of Optimel Manuka+ Dry Eye Drop in the eye are stinging and redness. No serious adverse effects are noted.

Precautions

  • Single patient use only
  • Serious conditions should be managed under the supervision of an eye care professional.
  • For any reaction other than transient stinging and redness, cease use and contact your eye care professional.
  • DO NOT use if you have a history of hypersensitivity or sensitive to honey, food gums, benzoate preservatives without seeking medical advice.
  • Do not instill whilst wearing contact lenses. Wait at least 30 minutes before inserting lenses.
  • Replace cap after use.
  • Before first use: check tamper ring is attached to cap base – remove cap and discard ring.
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06/25/2024
Connie P.
United States

OptiMel Manuka Dry Eye Drops

I actually prefer the Manuka Eye Gel for my chronic dry eye. Recently I received a prescription for the prohibitively expensive Xiidra eye drops (they cost $850 but insurance paid). They are supposed to be a game changer for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. And same thing - I actually find the Manuka Eye Gel works better for me.

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08/08/2023
Valerie L.
United States United States

It hurts so good

The drops do sting at first...I close my eyes, and when I open them they feel so much better. I find that using these drops in the morning and the gel at night (when needed) that I rarely need to use other drops.

09/06/2023

Dr Leigh Plowman

Thank you, Valerie! We're pleased that these drops give you relief!

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12/17/2022
Nicholas W.
Canada Canada

hard to say if its better than Thealoz Duo

Ive been using Thealoz Duo and switched to this based on Youtube’s Dr Allen. Havent felt much difference except these are crazy expensive for what they are, sting, and make my eyes sticky. Given the unknowns of encouraging honey eating bacteria in my eyes I think I’ll take a pass on these.

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