- Artificial tears is the generic name for any eyedrop used to moisten the ocular surface and supplement your own natural tear production. They come in many different varieties. I personally recommend using artificial tears of some kind every day a minimum of twice daily. I recommend using a good, branded name tear drop and not the generic variety.
- I would also recommend you avoid using drops that claim to relieve redness as your daily lubricating drop. They are OK to use every once in a while, but used daily, they can make your eyes chronically red.
- Allergy eyedrops should be used for allergy symptoms only, not for relieving dryness as they can cause decreased tear production and actually exacerbate dry eye symptoms.
