Homeopathic eye drops for dry eyes (infection, relief)

[BlueClouds]

Hello,

Looking for homeopathic eye drop recommendations for dry eyes that can be purchased in the USA (purchased on line, at Whole Foods or a Sprouts type store).

I used to use Similasan drops for dry eyes and they are no longer sold in the USA.

TIA

[capoeira]

Originally Posted by BlueClouds

Hello,

Looking for homeopathic eye drop recommendations for dry eyes that can be purchased in the USA (purchased on line, at Whole Foods or a Sprouts type store).

I used to use Similasan drops for dry eyes and they are no longer sold in the USA.

TIA

They are available on Amazon Canada and Walmart Canada but they won't ship to the USA. If you know anyone in Canada you can send them to a Canadian address and have them mail it to you.

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/similas...itis/10051756?

They are also available on Ebay but they are frequently very overpriced. I like Ebay but not for eye drops.

Here is a search for Similasan drops from Canadian sites. You could get them if you could find one that will ship to the USA.

https://www.google.com/search?q=site...hrome&ie=UTF-8

This one looks like it will accept a USA address. I would contact them by email to verify that they will ship to the USA.

https://www.pharmacy24.ca/?s=similas...t_type=product

You could also try finding them in a small low volume health food store or pharmacy that still might have them in stock.

[BlueClouds]

Thank you, the links are very helpful.
I am going to email the place that might ship to USA address.

[orbiter]

Originally Posted by BlueClouds

Hello,

Looking for homeopathic eye drop recommendations for dry eyes that can be purchased in the USA (purchased on line, at Whole Foods or a Sprouts type store).

I used to use Similasan drops for dry eyes and they are no longer sold in the USA.

TIA

I am using Systane Preservative-free eye drops.
I searched online and found that Similasan has voluntarily suspended sale of its products in the US due to FDA's concern that one of the preservatives used, silver sulphate.

[BlueClouds]

I will look at the Systane website for options. Thank you

[Coney]

I was told by an eye doctor to try and rub baby shampoo near the eye area, but of course not on the eye proper.

[suzy_q2010]

Originally Posted by BlueClouds

Hello,

Looking for homeopathic eye drop recommendations for dry eyes that can be purchased in the USA (purchased on line, at Whole Foods or a Sprouts type store).

I used to use Similasan drops for dry eyes and they are no longer sold in the USA.

TIA

https://www.popsci.com/health/fda-ho...0manufacturers.

"After several major recalls of eye drops and scathing inspection reports, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new guidance this week on the use of homeopathic eye drops. The agency warned that all drops labeled homeopathic should not be sold."

https://apnews.com/article/eyedrops-...414594c85766f0

There have been serious infections associated with some products, with loss of vision, removal of eyes, and some deaths.

[BlueClouds]

Originally Posted by suzy_q2010

https://www.popsci.com/health/fda-ho...0manufacturers.

"After several major recalls of eye drops and scathing inspection reports, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new guidance this week on the use of homeopathic eye drops. The agency warned that all drops labeled homeopathic should not be sold."

https://apnews.com/article/eyedrops-...414594c85766f0

There have been serious infections associated with some products, with loss of vision, removal of eyes, and some deaths.

Oh my! This is very serious stuff. I am still reading the first article.
Thank you for the links.