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The blink® eye care range has been developed to provide relief and refreshment from dry eye symptoms.
The blink® product range caters for a range of eye problems, from occasionally tired or dry-feeling eyes, to uncomfortable contact lenses and more persistent irritation.
The main causes of eye dryness
Reading & computer use
For long periods of time
Physical activities
Such as driving, cooking and running
The natural ageing process
Which affects the amount of tears produced
Certain medications
Such as hormone replacement therapy, antihistamines and contraceptive pills
Contact lens wear
Including the use of daily disposables or reusable lenses
Hormonal changes
Such as pregnancy or the menopause
While you can’t avoid many of the factors that cause dry-feeling or irritated eyes, you can help manage the symptoms. Mild to moderate dry eye symptoms are best treated with advice on viewing habits and environment, and with the help of products such as lubricating drops, gels and mists.
Learn more about why your eyes feel dry, tired & uncomfortable
It is estimated that dry eye symptoms are experienced by 1 in 5 adults1 in the UK
Dry eye disease occurs when the eyes either do not produce enoughtears or the tears evaporate too rapidly. Our eyes, just like our skin or hair, are affected by harsh, drying environments, as well as being sensitive to long periods of concentration at a computer screen or reading. Physical activities such as driving, cooking, and running can also be problematic. Modern lifestyles and an increased amount of time spent looking at screens2 means the symptoms of dry eye are no longer only associated with the elderly.
Symptoms of dry eye can range from uncomfortable, tired or itchy eyes3 to more bothersome symptoms such as a burning or gritty sensation or persistent watery eyes. It is common to experience these sensations from time to time but when frequently occurring, they may leave you with an overall sense of fatigue.
Dry eye generally occurs in both eyes at once. If symptoms or redness are much greater in one eye than the other, further ophthalmic investigation is required.4
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1. Laurent TC. Structure of Hyaluronic Acid. In: EA Bala2s (Ed.), Chemistry and Molecular Biology of Intracellular Matrix. Academic Press, London. 1970:703-732.
2. 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.
3. Huth S, Tran D, Skotinsky C, et al. Wavelength-Dependent Optical Interferometry Measurements of Change in Thickness of Apical Corneal Tear Film Following Eye DropInstillation. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2008;49(13):108.
4. 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: AmericanAcademy Optometry Annual Meeting. October 22-25, 2011, Abstract 115578, Orlando, FL, USA.
