If you are aged 50 or over and experiencing symptoms like itchy, sore, gritty, and red eyes, you’re not alone. Many people aged 50+ experience these troublesome symptoms daily, in fact, dry eyes affect 30% of adults aged 50 and over. TheraTears® has developed a 50+ eye treatment that is specially designed to soothe, restore and hydrate dry, tired or irritated mature eyes. Polyvinyl Alcohol, 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops and Lubricating Tears Eye Drops (Dextran/Hypromellose, 0.1%/0.3%) are available as over the counter (OTC) products used for temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye or to exposure to wind or sun and the product used as a protectant against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye. If you still don't have relief after trying different products, the next step might be to try one or more artificial tear ointments. These can temporarily cause blurred vision, so you might prefer to apply the ointment just before bedtime. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was As well as helping your eyes to feel better, these drops can also make them look brighter and healthier. The product contains Euphrasia, also known as eyebright. This natural plant extract supports eye whitening. A lasting soothing effect

Eye drops with preservatives. This type often comes in multidose bottles and contains preservatives that discourage growth of bacteria once the bottle has been opened. The preservatives may irritate your eyes, especially if you have moderate or severe dry eyes. Many times TheraTears Nighttime (carboxymethylcellulose) is used on an as needed basis. Do not use more often than told by the doctor. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical

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These products were distributed nationwide to wholesalers, retailers, and via the product distributor, Velocity Pharma LLC. Risk Statement: For those patients who use these products, there is a potential risk of eye infections that could result in partial vision loss or blindness. These products are intended to be sterile. Ophthalmic drug products pose a potential heightened risk of harm to users because drug applied to the eyes bypass some of the body’s natural defenses. To date, Cardinal Health, Inc., and its subsidiaries have received reports of three (3) adverse events related to these listed products. The reports of adverse events were shared with our supplier, Velocity Pharma, LLC. Cardinal Health, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain LEADER™ Brand Eye Drops Supplied by Velocity Pharma, LLC Due to Potential Risk of Eye Infections Oct 31, 2023 | Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Ophthalmology, Pharmacy You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch. doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

Eye drops are intended to be sterile, especially due to a heightened risk for infection since they bypass some of the body's natural defenses by being applied directly into the eyes. As of this writing, Kilitch Healthcare India Limited “has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall,” according to a news release posted by the FDA. Do not take TheraTears Nighttime (carboxymethylcellulose) by mouth. If TheraTears Nighttime (carboxymethylcellulose) is put in the mouth or swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax. All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical The goal of screening the marketed artificial tear formulations was to give health care providers a formulary of artificial tears classified based on their active ingredients and biologically active excipients. The options of preservative-free single dose units, if available, has also been included in our data tables. The compiled information should assist the healthcare providers to make a stepwise and rational selection of appropriate artificial tears for the patients based on the active ingredients and biologically active excipients.Tell all of your health care providers that you take TheraTears Nighttime (carboxymethylcellulose). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Our Dry or Tired 50+ Eye Drops contain the naturally derived ingredients chamomile and mallow, which are ideal for reducing eye strain, restoring eyes and providing instantly long-lasting relief to dry or tired eyes. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/ tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Our screen eye protection drops contain hyaluronic acid 0.1%, a trusted ingredient when it comes to eye lubrication. Found naturally in many areas of the body, including the eyes, skin and joints, this substance helps to keep your eyes feeling moist and fresh. Preservative-free on the eye Apply 2 drops into each eye, one or more times a day every few hours or otherwise stated by an healthcare professional. Osmoprotectants are agents that protect cells against hyperosmolar stress-mediated injury. Since hyperosmolarity is one the characteristics of dry eye, osmoprotectants are emerging ingredients of artificial tears. Levocarnitine (L-carnitine) is present in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including human corneal and conjunctival epithelia [ 11, 12]. Erythritol is polyol used as a low-calorie sweetener. In vitro studies using cultured human corneal epithelial cells demonstrate that osmoprotectants are taken up by the dehydrated cells, then restore volume and prevent protein denaturation [ 13, 14]. Trehalose is a naturally occurring disaccharide consisting of two alpha-glucose units joined by glucoside bond. Trehalose has also been shown to protect corneal epithelial cells from desiccation and high osmolarity [ 15, 16, 17]. Our data analysis demonstrated that erythritol, L-carnitine, and trehalose are present in some Refresh ® brand artificial tears, which contain CMC as the main demulcent ( Table 1). It’s recommended to store TheraTears eye drops away from heat sources in a dry place with temperatures between 5 °to 35°. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: eye pain, change in vision, continued eye redness/irritation.These products are available as over the counter (OTC) products used for temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye, for use as a protectant against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye, and/or to relieve redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations. to make sure that it is safe for you to take TheraTears Nighttime (carboxymethylcellulose) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of You or your doctor can also report adverse events or quality issues to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. These products are intended to be sterile. Ophthalmic drug products pose a potential heightened risk of harm to users because drugs applied to the eyes bypass some of the body’s natural defenses. Be sure you know how long you can store TheraTears Nighttime (carboxymethylcellulose) before you need to throw it away.