Eye Drops reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 150 Reddit reviews across 29 subreddits and 54 posts to rank the best Eye Drops brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Dryeyes, r/contacts, r/Allergies, r/UofT, r/Rosacea. Top-rated brands include Systane (4.1/5), Refresh (4.1/5), TheraTears (4.2/5).

Stats
Reviews150
Subreddits29
Posts54
Brands94
Products13
Top communities
r/Dryeyes54r/contacts24r/Allergies11r/UofT7r/Rosacea7
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#1

Systane

4.1
(16)
"Systane Ultra hydration, and if it gets worse in the spring due to allergies, a Pataday prescription will change your life"
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"Systane ultra is in my bag at all times"
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"Systane Ultra, have been using them for YEARS twice/once daily."
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"Systane eye drops are phenomenal."
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"Systane or Hydrasense. I've had dry eyes after lasik and these were the ones recommended."
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"I use systane ultra, but that's mostly bc I already have our since i wear ortho k lenses."
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"Systane is working for me!!"
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"Systane"
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"I use Systane drops."
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"My optometrist recommended Systane over Opticon."
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#2

Refresh

4.1
(10)
"I use Refresh Optima every hour, all day long."
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"Refresh is a good more affordable option"
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"I use refresh tears. If it's not enough, get gel eye drops."
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"Refresh tears is great."
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"Refresh tears"
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"My eye doctor recommended Refresh contacts, but I recently tried Blink in the blue bottle and I like that one better"
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"My eye doctor recommended Refresh for contacts..."
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"Refresh, but that's because they give them free samples."
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"I was told Refresh for dry eyes per the eye doctor."
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"I use Refresh twice a day. It helps a lot."
#3

TheraTears

4.2
(6)
"I’m doing theratears rn which has worked best."
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"I’ve been enjoying TheraTears a lot."
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"I use theratears when needed."
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"I use thera tears when needed but with the DT1 that’s rare."
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"I use theratears, recommended by the eye doc."
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"I use Thera tear they’re really good"
#4

Lumify

3.8
(6)
"Lumify is great for red, irritated eyes."
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"Lumify is hands down the best I’ve found."
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"I use lumify :)"
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"Lumify. I have also used them for a while, they’re great."
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"I like using Lumify for specific situations, like if I know I’m having my picture taken, or I don’t wanna look exhausted before something like a job interview."
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"Lumify eye drops are suspected to have made my hair shed and fall out."
#5

Restasis

5.0
(3)
"I have an amazing deal on Restasis and Miebo."
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"Restasis is amazing, but I think you need a rx! Feel better!"
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"Generic restasis (cyclosporine) + eye wipes helped me dramatically."
#6

Ivizia

4.7
(3)
"IVizia"
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"Ivizia works the best for me. Preservative free."
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"Ivizia is a good eye drop, it’s for with or without contact lenses."
#7

Systane Complete PF

4.7
(3)
"I like the systane complete pf drops!"
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"I don’t know of any special USA only drops, but systane complete pf is the best I’ve found."
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"Doc gave me samples of: Systane Complete PF"
#8

Refresh Relieva PF

4.3
(3)
"Refresh Relieva PF - recommended by my doctor."
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"I like refresh relieva PF, refresh digital PF, and Optase dry eye intense eye drops."
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"Refresh relieva PF 5 minutes before you put your lenses in has been working well for me."
#9

Thealoz

4.3
(3)
"And Thealoz Duo that my doctor recommended (can use with contacts)"
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"My doc has me use thealose (Thealoz duo if you're in the us) and hylo lipid (perfluorohexyloctane) and the combo works for me."
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"Thealoz duo are also p good."
#10

Hycosan

4.3
(3)
"Hycosan Shield/EvoTears/MIEBO is the best out there currently in my opinion."
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"It's preservative free."
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"I think the Hycosan and Hylo eye drop manuals say you can use them."
#11

Systane Ultra

5.0
(2)
"Systane Ultra and Systane Ultra UD are preservative-free and compatible with all contact lenses."
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"Systane ultra worked really well for me!"
#12

Hylo

5.0
(2)
"The brand HYLO doesn’t “squeeze” they have a sort of pump mechanism. So easy to use! Also preservative free…"
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"Hylo drops are so much better than OTC drops imo. Hylo has hyaluronic acid. It is mildly anti-inflammatory and will help prevent chalasis."
#13

Celluvisc

4.5
(2)
"Celluvisc. I put a drop in my lens with the saline and in my eyes."
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"I love Celluvisc."
#14

Xiidra

4.5
(2)
"Prescription Xiidra has helped my eyes a lot."
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"If you want an improved tear film, you’ll have to do in office treatments and prescription drops like Vevye, Cequa or Xiidra."
#15

Thealoz Duo

4.5
(2)
"Thealoz Duo has been a big help for me!"
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"I use thealoz duo, I'm in ireland."
#16

Zaditor

4.5
(2)
"Zaditor worked so well for me."
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"Pataday at Costco is good too."
#18

Oasis Tears

4.0
(2)
"Oasis tears. Buy it on Amazon."
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"Oasis tears. Buy it on Amazon."
#19

Visine

4.0
(2)
"Visine works for me"
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"I used to use visine."
#20

Bimatoprost

4.0
(2)
"I’m on bimatoprost and have been on it for 3 years now."
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"There are all sorts of drops in addition to bimatoprost, so discuss the options with your doctor."
#21

Refresh Optive Mega-3

5.0
(1)
"My favorite are Refresh Optive Mega-3."
#22

Aelo

5.0
(1)
"I've created a post listing all the lubricants that I normally recommend my dry eye patients in my clinic."
#23

Systane Night Gel

5.0
(1)
"Systane makes the night gel that I use."
#24

Hialid

5.0
(1)
"Hialid"
#25

Verkazia

5.0
(1)
"And it works wonders. If 0.05% doesn't work well, you can up it to 0.1%."
#26

Santen

5.0
(1)
"But this one is my favourite."
#27

Bion Tears

5.0
(1)
"My ophthalmologist recommended Bion Tears."
#28

Evo Tears

5.0
(1)
"Very happy doctor suggested the Evo Tears."
#29

Artificial Tears

5.0
(1)
"I use preservative free 'artificial tears' eyedrops."
#30

Rohto

5.0
(1)
"These are brilliant for white eyes."
#31

Vidisic

5.0
(1)
"I use Vidisic by Bausch + Lomb 3 times a day."
#32

Refresh Eye Drops

5.0
(1)
"Refresh Eyedrops + screen glasses"
#33

Vevye Cyclosporine Drops

5.0
(1)
"If so, Vevye would be my first choice for a cyclosporine drop."
#34

Systane Drops

5.0
(1)
"My eye doctor recommended systane: they are amazing."
#36

Refresh Preservative Free Drops

5.0
(1)
"Refresh preservative free drops in the fridge were my best friend."
#37

Systane Ultra Preservative-Free

5.0
(1)
"Systane Ultra has a good preservative-free version."
#38

Refresh Optive Advanced

5.0
(1)
"One brand that comes to mind is Refresh Optive Advanced."
#39

Systane Hydration PF

5.0
(1)
"I use systane hydration PF."
#40

Optase

5.0
(1)
"My favorite is Optase Intense. Preservative free."
#41

Systane Preservative Free

5.0
(1)
"My doctor recommended Systane preservative free."
#42

Pataday

5.0
(1)
"Why not just get the Pataday drops OTC? They are so great!"
#44

Patanol

5.0
(1)
"Patanol was the best for me as a child!!!"
#45

Systane Ultra PF

5.0
(1)
"Systane Ultra PF. It's a preservative-free, dry eye relief drop."
#46

Hylo-tear

5.0
(1)
"They’ve said Hylo-tear is an excellent choice and indicated it’s the best you can get."
#47

Rhoto

5.0
(1)
"They work better than any prescription I have ever tried."
#48

Naphcon-A

4.0
(1)
"Naphcon-A"
#49

Vevye

4.0
(1)
"If you want an improved tear film, you’ll have to do in office treatments and prescription drops like Vevye, Cequa or Xiidra."
#50

Cequa

4.0
(1)
"If you want an improved tear film, you’ll have to do in office treatments and prescription drops like Vevye, Cequa or Xiidra."
#51

Tyrvaya

4.0
(1)
"Tyrvaya is an option to try also."
#52

Miebo

4.0
(1)
"Miebo is a drop for evaporative dry eye that lasts longer for some people."
#53

Refresh Plus PF

4.0
(1)
"I’ve had better luck with the Refresh Plus PF vials from Costco."
#54

Evotears

4.0
(1)
"Evotears! Buy from Europe for $20-25 vs. $60 for the exact same thing called Meibo in the US."
#55

Hylo Soft

4.0
(1)
"I use hylo soft. Works fine for me."
#56

Oasis Tears Plus PF

4.0
(1)
"He suggested Oasis Tears Plus PF, along with sleep/eye masks, lid scrubs, and warm, moist compresses."
#57

Optase Dry Eye Intense

4.0
(1)
"I like refresh relieva PF, refresh digital PF, and Optase dry eye intense eye drops."
#58

Genteal Eye Gel

4.0
(1)
"I also like genteal eye gel or gel drops."
#59

Genteal

4.0
(1)
"Sometimes I need to use Genteal eye drops at night (it is thicker and lubricates the eye better)."
#60

Glycerin

4.0
(1)
"Glycerin eye drops."
#61

Biotrue

4.0
(1)
#62

Optase MGD

4.0
(1)
"I like optase mgd, but they are a bit expensive."
#63

Opti Free

4.0
(1)
"Some of the popular ones are opti free, blink, systane, and refresh."
#64

Omega 3

4.0
(1)
"There are drops with omega 3 oils that are pretty soothing to my eyes."
#65

Olopatadine

4.0
(1)
"Olopatadine is the one prescribed to me."
#66

Xdemvy

4.0
(1)
"I’m currently on Xdemvy for blepharitis."
#67

Opimel

4.0
(1)
"I have just tried Opimel drops. It comes in drops and ointment."
#68

Equisine

4.0
(1)
"Mas mura xa at mas marami laman compared to eyemo"
#69

Fortifeye

4.0
(1)
"I have dry eyes and I hardly ever use eye drops anymore."
#70

Opti-Crom

4.0
(1)
"Opti-crom or Bepreve if you can get a prescription."
#71

Optimel

4.0
(1)
"You may want to check out Optimel drops and ointment."
#72

Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Eye Drops

4.0
(1)
"They don't really have any side effects and can be used as many times"
#73

Lastacaft Eye Drops

4.0
(1)
"Lastacaft for allergies."
#74

Theoloz Duo Eye Drops

4.0
(1)
"Theoloz duo and Optase intense for Preservative free artificial tears."
#75

Bausch & Lomb Soothe

4.0
(1)
"Soothe by Bausch & Lomb work pretty well for me."
#76

Refresh Mega 3

4.0
(1)
"Refresh mega 3"
#77

Biotrue Drops

4.0
(1)
"Biotrue drops. Supposed to be preservative free."
#78

Opti-Free Rewetting Drops

4.0
(1)
"I did get opti-free replenish rewetting drops."
#79

Optase MGD Drops

4.0
(1)
"Optase MGD drops if your dry eye is related to melbomium gland dysfunction."
#80

Refresh Mega Optive

4.0
(1)
"Many like Refresh Mega Optive."
#81

Alaway Drops

4.0
(1)
"I use Alaway. It's OTC and doesn't dilate the eyes."
#82

Pataday Eye Drops

4.0
(1)
"So many here and elsewhere recommend Pataday."
#83

Systane Night Ointment

4.0
(1)
"I use Systane night ointment."
#84

Optimel Manuka Drops

4.0
(1)
"Optimel manuka drops."
#85

Refresh Celluvisc Gel Drops

4.0
(1)
"I use preservative free Refresh Celluvisc Gel Drops."
#86

Refresh Preservative Free

4.0
(1)
"I use the Refresh preservative-free ones daily."
#87

Refresh Plus Drops

4.0
(1)
"I use preservative free refresh plus drops."
#88

Equate Contact Lens Rewetting Drops

4.0
(1)
"Walmart has their own brand "Equate Contact Lens Rewetting Drops"."
#89

OptiFree Rewetting Drops

4.0
(1)
"OptiFree rewetting drops."
#90

Optimel Gel

4.0
(1)
"Optimel gel. It's manuka honey."
#91

Refresh Preservative Free Eye Gel Drops

4.0
(1)
"Refresh preservative free eye GEL drops - Walmart!"
#92

I-Pur

4.0
(1)
"I-Pur, Blink or anything preservative free that is safe for use with contact lenses."
#93

Manuka Gel

3.0
(1)
"Manuka gel works upto some extent but that's about it."
#94

Systane Complete

3.0
(1)
"All eye drops only provide temporary relief, maybe a few hours on a good day. Systane Comp."

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