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Dry eyes can be uncomfortable and affect your daily life. You may need to use artificial tears to help lubricate your eyes and relieve the symptoms of جفاف العين (dry eye). Artificial tears are used as eye lubricants. It is an easy and convenient way to lubricate eyes. These hypoallergenic drops can provide just what we need when natural ones don't work. There are many different types available, each type has its own benefits and drawbacks, which can make it difficult to choose the right kind for you.

Here is a look at the different types of artificial tears available and how they work:

Artificial Tears

Eye drops which are made up of a solution similar to natural tears are also available over the counter. They typically contain borate, hydroxypropyl guar or carboxymethylcellulose as their base ingredient, however some contain anesthetic agents that can provide added relief from dry eyes. Eye drops made with carboxymethylcellulose are particularly beneficial for contact lens users since they are compatible with the contact lenses and offer added lubrication.

Artificial Tears Pros:

• Can provide additional relief if used alongside other artificial tear types that do not contain anesthetic agents
• Also useful for contact lens wearers
• Inexpensive

Artificial Tears Cons:

• Not as beneficial for contact lens users as artificial tears that contain carboxymethylcellulose

Saline Eye Drops

Saline eye drops or Contact lens solution are the simplest way to lubricate your eyes. They can be used as needed, but do not offer any other benefits. If you use contact lenses, saline solution is a good way to flush your contact lenses without ruining them with other substances. You can purchase saline eye drops over the counter.

Saline Eye Drops Pros:

• The most basic way to lubricate your eyes
• Inexpensive
• Safe for contact lenses users

Saline Eye Drops Cons:

• Can be uncomfortable and sting if instilled too many times in a row. Eye should not be rinsed with saline Eye Drops more than once every hour.

Gels Eye drops

Gels Eye drops which are in the form of a gel can offer more long-lasting relief from dry eyes symptoms than other types of artificial tears. Gels often contain hyaluronic acid, which helps to retain moisture in the eyes and can provide relief for up to 12 hours. Gels are also available over the counter.

Gels Pros:

• Can offer long-lasting relief from dry eyes symptoms
• Contain hyaluronic acid, which helps to retain moisture in the eyes

Gels Cons:

• Only available over the counter at pharmacies and other retail stores, not online

Ointments

Eye drops which are in the form of an ointment tend to be thicker than other types of artificial tears. They often contain mineral oil or paraffin as their base ingredient, which means that they are not suitable for contact lens users. Eye drops made with paraffin should be applied during the day, while those made with mineral oil can be used both day and night.

Ointments Pros:

• Provide sustained relief from dry eyes symptoms
• Inexpensive

Ointments Cons:

• Not suitable for contact lens wearers
• Can blur vision if they splash onto contact lenses or the surrounding skin

Moisture Chamber

Eye drops which are placed in a device known as a moisture chamber can be an effective way to provide relief from جفاف العين (dry eyes). The device consists of two chambers, one for each eye. Eye drops made with mineral oil and glycerin are placed in the upper chamber and the lower chamber is filled with water. As you close your eyes and relax, the moisture from the eye drops is drawn up into your eyes, providing relief from dry eyes symptoms. Eye drops which are placed in a moisture chamber can be purchased online or from some retail stores.

Moisture Chamber Pros:

• Can provide long-lasting relief from dry eyes symptoms
• Inexpensive

Moisture Chamber Cons:

• Only available online or from certain retail stores, not over the counter.
• Device is required in order to use this type of artificial tear.

Conclusion:

The type of artificial tears you need will depend on a number of factors, including your eye condition and what types of other treatments or medications you are using. Saline is the most common form of artificial tear because it can be used with any general dry eye diagnosis. However, there are many different kinds to choose from depending on your specific needs. Artificial Tears come in both gels and eye ointments which offer more lubrication than saline alone for patients who have long-term chronic pain due to conditions like Sjogren’s syndrome. Gels also work well for people who wear contact lenses but still experience some irritation that would not respond to simple saline drops.