An extensive list of moistening products for eyes with contact lenses is attached below.
Contact lenses have a number of advantages over eyeglasses, but they are not without their drawbacks. For some people, dry eyes is an unfortunate side effect of wearing contact lenses. Moisture evaporates from the lens, leaving the eyes with an itchy, uncomfortable feeling. Allergies can further exacerbate this discomfort.
There are a number of products available that can be used to moisten dry contact lenses, but it is important to note that not all artificial tears or lubricant eye drops can be used for this purpose. The formulation of certain brands of artificial tears is simply incompatible with the materials that hard and soft contact lenses are made from.
Contact lens wearers suffering from dry eyes can seek advice from their optometrist or ophthalmologist regarding the best treatment for their condition. Many will recommend a rewetting drop specifically formulated for lubricating eyes with contact lenses. In the United States, products intended for contact lens care must be approved by the FDA and labeled as such.
- Clerz Plus Lens Drops
- Aquify Comfort Drops
- Complete Blink-N-Clean
- Opti-Free Express Rewetting Drops
- Opti-Free Replenish Rewetting Drops
- Complete Lubricating and Rewetting Drops
- Blink Contacts
- ReNu Rewetting Drops
- Bausch & Lomb Sensitive Eyes Rewetting Drops
- Visine for Contacts Rewetting Drops
- Boston Rewetting Drops
- TheraTears Drops, Contact Lens Comfort
- Allergan Refresh Contacts
- Systane Contacts Soothing Drops
- Optimum by Lobob Wetting & Rewetting Drops
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