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  2. Saline Solution Uses and Instructions

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    Saline solution normally contains 0.9% sodium chloride. This article walks you through application instructions based on the intended use.

  3. Ophthalmic drug administration - Wikipedia

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    Many factors can result in corneal injury and cause the deterioration or death of cells that make up the cornea of the eye. [5] [12] The epithelial cells that make up the cornea are important in order for normal vision. These cells play a role in creating a physical environment that can correctly bend light rays to help project images to the ...

  4. Eye drop - Wikipedia

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    Eye drops being applied These eye drops are packaged for single use, without preservatives. Eye drops or eyedrops are liquid drops applied directly to the surface of the eye usually in small amounts such as a single drop or a few drops. Eye drops usually contain saline to match the salinity of the eye.

  5. Saline (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    Saline (also known as saline solution) is a mixture of sodium chloride (salt) and water. [1] It has a number of uses in medicine including cleaning wounds, removal and storage of contact lenses, and help with dry eyes. [2] By injection into a vein, it is used to treat hypovolemia such as that from gastroenteritis and diabetic ketoacidosis.

  6. The 10 Best Eye Drops for Dry Eyes for Instant Relief From ...

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    The best eye drops for dry eyes in 2023 work to soothe various dry eye symptoms. Here, find expert-approved picks from Refresh, Systane, Opti-Free, and more.

  7. Benzalkonium chloride - Wikipedia

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    Benzalkonium chloride is a frequently used preservative in eye drops. Typical concentrations range from 0.004% to 0.01%. [17] Stronger concentrations can be caustic [18] and cause irreversible damage to the corneal endothelium. [19] Avoiding the use of benzalkonium chloride solutions while contact lenses are in place is discussed in the literature.

  8. Artificial tears - Wikipedia

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    A 2016 Cochrane Review seeking to compare the effectiveness of various over the counter artificial tears in treating dry eye. While the review stated that it is unclear which artificial tear formulation works best, two trials found that 0.2% polyacrylic acid-based tears were more effective in treating dry eye symptoms over 1.4% polyvinyl ...

  9. Eyewash - Wikipedia

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    An eye wash station in a laboratory Eyewash is a fluid, commonly saline , used to physically wash the eyes in the case that they may be contaminated by foreign materials or substances. Eyewashes may be beneficial to those with sensitive eyes and can provide relief to the painful side effects of sensitivity.