Optimel Manuka Honey Eye Drops 10ml - Dry Eye Treatment & Relief - Blepharitis, Corneal

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Manuka honey provides a viable surgery healing agent. Several laboratory studies validate its efficacy. Don’t wait for your dry eyes to damage your life for the long run. Find a dry eye clinic and book an appointment. People suffering from chronic dry eye may have reduced ability to perform everyday tasks, such as reading or looking at a computer screen for extended periods. What are the options for dry eye treatment? For more severe cases of dry eyes, Optimel Forte eye gel would be a better option since it is a more concentrated formula. Patients with meibomian gland dysfunction can also benefit more with the eye gel since it is directly applied to the eyelids. The New Zealand government tests this too, so you can rest assured that it is of a high quality and 100% authentic manuka honey.

Mathers WD. Ocular Evaporation in Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Dry Eye. Ophthalmology 1993;3:347–351.

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Consult with an eye care professional to confirm which product is suitable for you and how you can use it. Reminders and Precautions Optimel Manuka+ Dry Eye Drop™ 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.

The research points out that standard treatments typically can have side effects, such as lessened efficiency with time and increased risk of eye infection, to which the honey-based drops can provide an option. Mānuka honey is a monofloral honey produced in Australia and New Zealand from the nectar of the mānuka tree. The honey is commonly sold as an alternative medicine. While a component found in mānuka honey has antibacterial properties in vitro, there is no conclusive evidence of medicinal or dietary value other than as a sweetener. (according to wikipedia)Application of Optimel Antibacterial Manuka Eye Drops 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. Optimel Antibacterial Manuka Eye Drops help stabilise the surface health of the eye from dry eye symptoms such as sore, irritated eyes and eyelids.

Active Manuka honey can also be beneficial in these patients, particularly those who have chosen multifocal intraocular lenses. Don’t put up with chronic dry eyes In one study involving 60 participants, artificial tears containing honey were found to be an effective treatment for keratoconjunctivitis (inflammation of the cornea due to dryness).The trial has provided evidence of its benefits to patients with chronic, long-term and difficult to treat MGD,’ she said.

Another benefit of Manuka honey is it’s moisturising and soothing properties when applied directly to the skin. You can even mix it up into a face mask! As mentioned earlier, the main difference between the two varieties is how concentrated the formula is. The eye gel is more concentrated with 98% honey while the 16.5% honey eye drops are less concentrated. Choosing which one is better for a patient would depend on the severity of the dry eye disease. You can mix dissolved honey with artificial tears, saline solution, or sterilized water to make your own mixture. The example below uses water: The project was specifically on meibomian gland disease induced dry eye, the most common cause of dry eye, but it did not cover every type of dry eye. For most people with chronic dry eye which is difficult to manage, they will be suitable,’ he said.You can experiment with the ratio of honey and sterilized water. You can also place the mixture in the fridge before use for a cooling sensation. Chronic dry eye occurs when there is insufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye (known as the cornea). A layer of tears normally covers the cornea to keep it moist – this is your body’s natural ‘eye lubricant’. Small meibomian glands in the eyelids secrete oils that reduce evaporation of the tear layer. Its use as an eye drop has been studied and commercialized. It is a commonly used medicine in cases of cornea inflammation and several other infections. Manuka honey is a honey produced in New Zealand. It derives its name from the fact that the honey is made by bees which pollinate Manuka bushes.