| Problem | Recommended blink® product | Solution | Top Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye Dryness Symptoms1,2,3 | blink® intensive | blink® Intensive provides long lasting relief, it lubricates and hydrates the eyes4,5,6 | Can be purchased in single use handy preservative free vials, great for on the go relief6 |
| Dryness Symptoms PLUS Sensitive Eyes1,2,3,7 | blink® intensive Vials | blink® Intensive provides long lasting relief for preservative sensitive eyes 4,5 | Is in single use handy preservative free vials, great for on the go relief6 |
| More Severe Eye Dryness Symptoms8,9 | blink® intensive PLUS | blink® Intensive PLUS is a moisturising gel that immediately soothes and comforts and provides extra long last relief7,8 | Can be used both day and night time for extended relief 8,9 |
| Dry Feeling Contact Lenses10,11 | blink® contacts | blink® Contacts moisturises dry feeling contact lenses and uses sodium hyaluronate to form a moisture cushion that helps eyes stay refreshed and comfortable 10,11 | When your lenses feel dry, use Blink Contacts Eye Drops to lubricate your eyes while you wear your lenses or prior to lens application 4,5,10,11,12 |
| Dry-feeling, sore, watery or irritated eyes | blink® intensive TRIPLE ACTION | Combining liposomes, sodium hyaluronate and vitamin-E. These TRIPLE ACTION eye drops stabilise the tear film and are formulated to soothe, moisturise and protect dry feeling or irritated eyes | Suitable to use with contact lenses. |
| Dry Feeling, Tired eyes | blink® refreshing eye mist | blink® Refreshing Eye mist is a lubricating, moisturising and refreshingsolution | Spray onto the open eye for relief from dry - feeling, tired or irritated eyes. |
| Contacts Lenses that can cause irritation and discomfort13 | blink'n'clean® | Blink-N-Clean® Lens Drops provides relief with every blink by gently removing particles and material that can cause discomfort.7,13 | Use Blink-N-Clean conveniently cleans and moisturises your lenses while you wear them.13 |
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2. Benelli U, Nardi M, Posarelli C, et al. Tear Osmolarity Measurement Using TearLab Osmolarity System in the Assessment of Dry Eye Treatment Effectiveness. Cont. Lens Ant. Eye. 2010,33(2):61-67.
3. Montani G. Intrasubject Tear Osmolarity Changes with Two Different Types of Eye Drops. Optom. Vis. Sci. 2013,90(4): 372-377. doi: 10.1097/OPX.0b013e318288bdbe.
4. Laurent TC. Structure of Hyaluronic Acid. In: EA Balazs (Ed.), Chemistry and Molecular Biology of Intracellular Matrix. Academic Press, London. 1970:703-732.
5. Aragona P, Papa V, Micali A, et al. Long Term Treatment with Sodium Hyaluronate-Containing Artificial Tears Reduces Ocular Surface Damage in Patients with Dry Eye. Br. J. Ophthamol. 2002;86(2):181-184. doi: 10.1136/bjo.86.2.181.
6.JJV Data on File 2020. Blink Tears and Blink GelTears Lubricating Eye Drops - Consolidated Claims List.
7.JJV Data on File 2020. Blink-N-Clean Lens Drops and Blink Contacts Lubricating Eye Drops - Consolidated Claims List.
8. Dumbleton K, Woods C, Fonn D. An Investigation of the Efficacy of a Novel Ocular Lubricant. Eye & Contact Lens. 2009;35(3):149-155.
9. Rah MJ. A Review of Hyaluronan and its Ophthalmic Applications. Optometry 2011. 82(1):38-43. doi: 10.1016/j.optm.2010.08.003
10. Frenette B, Michaud L. Improvement of Contact Lens Comfort with the Use of a Sodium Hyaluronate (SH) Drop on the Lens Before Insertion. Presented at: American Academy Optometry Annual Meeting. October 22-25, 2011, Abstract 115578, Orlando, FL, USA.
11. Michaud L and B Frenette. Evaluation of Sodium Hyaluronate Lubricating Drops Used Before Insertion of Contact Lenses on Symptomatology, Severity and Intensity of Ocular Dryness. International Scholarly Research Network Ophthalmology 2012,2012(762784): 1-8. doi: 10.5402/2012/762784.
12. Huth S, Tran D, Skotinsky C, et al. Wavelength-Dependent Optical Interferometry Measurements of Change in Thickness of Apical Corneal Tear Film Following Eye Drop Instillation. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2008;49(13):108.
13. Bolli S, Baertschi M, Wyss M, et al. In-Eye Cleaning Drops for Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses: C-18706 O/D/CL (Peer Reviewed). Optometry Today Continuing Education & Training - Peer Reviewed. April 2012: 49-54.