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Resource educates consumers on OTC eye drops
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The Mentholatum Co. has developed an educational resource on over-the-counter eye drops, Before you buy eye drops: What you need to know.
The resource was developed in conjunction with the Intrepid Eye Society and Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Society (CEDARS)/American Society of Progressive Enterprising Surgeons (ASPENS).
“Many eye-related complaints have symptoms that may look and feel similar to other conditions,” according to Cathleen McCabe, MD, in a press release from Mentholatum. “Patients don’t realize that using a drop that was not designed for their condition may make their symptoms worse or even create a more serious eye problem.”
The guide offers important information about different types of eye drops and what they are most commonly used for, helpful “do’s and don’ts” to follow and step-by-step instruction on how to properly instill eye drops, as well as links to additional eye health information resources.
Copies can be downloaded from the Resources section at the Rohto Dry-Aid Professional website.