Eye Drops

You can apply eye drops while sitting, standing or lying down - whatever you find the easiest and most comfortable.

Tilt your head back and position your finger below your lower-lid and gently pull down to form a pocket.

Look upwards and squeeze the bottle until the recommended drops are deposited into the pocket.

Then close your eyes, don’t blink, and keep them closed for a couple of minutes to allow the product to sink in.

Afterwards, dab around your eyes to remove any excess product.

If your eyes are itchy, inflamed and red - you could be suffering from an allergy such as hay fever.

But there’s good news - these symptoms can be easily treated.

Why not try Oprex’s allergy range? They have eye drops for itchy eyes, ones to soothe irritation, and eye drops to reduce your symptoms altogether.

If you’d prefer another applicant type, there are sprays, too, which provide natural relief against hay fever so you can enjoy the outdoors allergen-free.

If you have an eye problem, it’s best to avoid using contact lenses until your condition has improved.

Most eye drops aren’t intended to be used alongside contact lenses, and the application of the lenses may make your condition worse.

If you have an eye infection such as pink eye, allergies or an eye injury, apply the drops to your natural eye and don’t use your lenses afterwards.

If you regularly suffer from dry eyes, you could try Murine Contacts Refresh and Clean which has been formulated to use with contact lenses, helping to moisturise your eyes and clear away any dirt to restore clarity to your vision.

Dry eyes are a common problem, but whatever the cause, from allergies to eye strain, it can be very uncomfortable to just get through the day.

You can get over the counter eye drops which help to moisturise the eye by containing humectants, lubricants and electrolytes.

It might be a good idea to try Optrex Double Action eye drops if you’ve got dry or tired eyes - you could also try a gel formula if you’d prefer, like Liquivisc.