🇺🇸🤔Are artificial tears and saline solution the same, or are they different?

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Hello!

This is Cube Eye 😁 from Gangnam Cube Eye Clinic.

 

If you frequently wear contact lenses,

you’re probably familiar with saline solution.

However, some people may not know

the difference between artificial tears and saline solution.

Today, let’s explore how they differ and which one is better for our eyes!

 

📢Note: The saline solution we’re discussing today refers to
general physiological saline (not sterile saline).

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Artificial Tears & Saline Solution: What’s Inside?

What are the differences in ingredients between artificial tears and saline solution?

 

📍 Artificial Tears:

Hyaluronic acid, water, salts, polymers, carboxymethylcellulose,

hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose

(ingredients may vary by product).

 

📍 Saline Solution:

Sodium chloride (simply put, salt) + water (ingredients may vary by product).

As you can see, artificial tears contain more ingredients than saline solution!

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Which is More Moisturizing: Artificial Tears or Saline Solution?

💧 Artificial Tears > Saline Solution

Saline solution is typically used for rinsing wounds, skin,

or cleaning contact lenses rather than hydrating the eyes.

Artificial tears, on the other hand,

are formulated to mimic natural tears and help protect the eyes.

If you want to keep your eyes clean and moist,

using artificial tears is a better choice than saline solution.

But what if you only have saline solution at home and no artificial tears?

In that case, you should check the ingredients of your saline solution.

If it contains preservatives, it may irritate your cornea.

Especially if your eyes feel uncomfortable

and you rub them before using a saline solution with preservatives,

it could cause more harm than good!

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Do Artificial Tears & Saline Solution Contain Preservatives?

You might wonder,

“Since artificial tears are prescribed at hospitals,

do they contain preservatives?”

The answer is both yes and no.

Some artificial tears and saline solutions contain preservatives, while others do not.

If you’re unsure, it’s always a good idea to ask a pharmacist before purchasing.

Also, if you're getting a prescription for artificial tears,

consider requesting preservative-free or single-use artificial tears for added safety!

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Long-Term Use: Any Side Effects?

Using any product long-term may have potential effects on the body.

So, what about artificial tears and saline solution?

📍 Saline Solution

When used for eye rinsing, it can actually make your eyes drier.

 

📍 Artificial Tears

Generally considered safe for long-term use.

However, excessive use may sometimes lead to dryness in red or irritated eyes.

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Today, we learned about the differences between artificial tears and saline solution!

Did you find it helpful? Now you can clearly distinguish between the two!

Simply remember: Saline = Salt | Artificial Tears = Moisture!

Keep this in mind, and you’ll always make the right choice for your eyes.

See you in the next post!

Thank you! 😀

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