When I first got offered to try this product, my eyes lit up - literally!
I am terrible for dry eyes especially when i'm wearing my contact lenses. Mix that with an air conditioned or heavily heated workplace and you have the right concoction for feeling like your eyes are heavy and you just flat out want to peel your contacts out your eyes!
Before using this, i'd advise you to check with your optician about dry eyes. Things like blepharitis or underlying issues could be causing your eyes to be dry so you might need something "stronger".
My issue is mainly with my contact lenses so something to use before i put my lenses in and throughout the day as and when needed. This products main aim is to restore the eyes natural moisture barrier and hydrate the skin around the eyes - which in turn helps you feel and LOOK more awake.
I'm lucky enough to work in an opticians where talk of brands etc is a general day-to-day occurrence. So you get to learn what brands are quite good and what ones are just awful. Optrex is one of the ones that has a good reputation.
The first thing i noticed is the packaging; very pink and shiny! I imagine this and the fact there's a marketing note on how it won't smudge your make up makes it pretty clear it's aimed as us ladies! This is a first in the eye drop world so i imagine a lot more women would go for this.
It's easy to use as well. All you do is spray it on closed eyes and it puts a layer of moisture on the eyes without having eye drop overload you have with most drops where it looks like you've been crying!
I found it good to use during the day - at lunch and before I head out to roller derby training; points during the day where my eyes are tired feeling and a bit dry. This spray instantly revives them.
I would use this again,however the price of this is at the more higher end of the eye drop range. However, it is easy to use and you don't have to worry about your make-up afterwards. You just spray and go.
Taking simple steps to help your eyes keep hydrated can include:
- Get plenty of sleep, as this will revitalise your eyes and face.
- Drinking lots of water is good for your eyes too; because it helps them stay hydrated.
- Go for regular eye check-ups to make sure your vision and your eyes are at their best.
- If you wear contact lenses, always follow your optician's advised hygiene routine.
- If you work at a computer, remember to take regular breaks so that your eyes don't get strained or tired. Reduce the screen brightness or use a screen shield, as glare can dry your eyes.
- In winter, turn your central heating down a little - you'll save money and help stop your eyes drying out!
- If you go swimming, wear goggles to stop chlorine irritating your eyes.
- Always wear safety glasses when doing DIY or gardening to protect eyes from injury or dust particles
