Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel is an eye lubricant or artificial tears used to relieve dry eyes. This can happen because not enough tears are made to keep the eye lubricated. It helps to soothe the irritation and burning seen in dry eyes by maintaining proper lubrication of the eyes.

Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel is used for the relief of features of dry eye (burning, irritation or dryness of eyes)

Uses of Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel

Dry eyes

Benefits of Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel

In Dry eyes

Normally your eyes produce enough natural tears to help them move easily and comfortably and to remove dust and other particles. If they do not produce enough tears, they can become dry, red and painful. Dry eyes can be caused by wind, sun, heating, computer use, and some medications. Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel keeps your eyes lubricated and can relieve any dryness and pain. They will also help protect your eyes from injury and infection.

Side effects of Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Optimoist

Blurred vision
Eye irritation
Eye pain
Eye redness
Foreign body sensation in eyes

How to use Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel to treat dry eye disease.
It stabilizes the natural tear film and maintains necessary lubrication so your eyes don’t get dry and irritated.
May require long-term use.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution of this medicine.
Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 minutes. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Oligosaccharides.

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Tear substitues

Patient concerns

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Ophthalmology

Dry eyes is the common side effect after lasik

Hello doctor,I am a student so I sleep late and I rarely get a sleep of more than 7 hours and there's significant usage of phone while I'm awake. My eyesight seems to be normal but when I wake up in the morning, my eyelids are heavy and I find it difficult to keep my eyes open and there is minor irritation in the eyes. It goes away as the day progresses and after I wash my eyes properly in the morning. Please let me know what could be the problem and what medicine should I take to counter it. Thanks a lot :)

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

It cud be because of dry eyes. . Use eyedrop refresh tears 4 times a day

FAQs

What is Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel?

Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel belongs to a class of medicines called eye lubricants or artificial tears. It is available as eye drops. It is used to soothe irritation, burning and discomfort of dry eye conditions. One may experience such conditions because of deficient tear production, infrequent blinking, smoke, wind, pollution, extended use of computer screen or television, medical treatment or dry atmospheric conditions. Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel may also be used to aid insertion of lenses or to make the lenses more comfortable while wearing.

Is Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel effective?

Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

How should Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel be used?

If you are using it for dry eyes, instil 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed. If you are using it to lubricate soft and rigid gas-permeable lenses, apply 1 to 2 drops to each eye with the lenses on as needed or as directed by your doctor. Blink several times after pouring the drops. Consult your doctor if you are not sure.

In which conditions is the use of Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel avoided?

Use of Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel for the first time, consult your doctor.

What are the side effects of Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel?

You may experience visual disturbances and eye discharge while using this medicine. Some other side effects of this medicine include redness of the eye, eye irritation, burning and discomfort, eyelid swelling and itching of the eye. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult your doctor.

How should Optimoist Ophthalmic Gel be stored?

Store at or below 25°C and out of the reach of children. Do not touch the tip of the container to any surface or eye(s), Replace the cap after every use. Remember not to use the eye drops after the expiry date or after 30 days of opening it.

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