Best Artificial Tears of 2024: According to Multiple Eye Doctors

The Doctor Recommended Products Series

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Welcome to the first of many product reviews in The Doctor Recommended Products Series! We compile and compare products recommended by reputable sources so you can buy with confidence. In today's article we did an advanced google search for the best artificial tears recommended between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024 and went deep into the "o's" of Google so you don't have to! Lets see what we found:

Our Google search turned up 103 potential articles of which 7 were written or reviewed by a Board Certified Ophthalmologist or Optometrist. Similarly our Youtube video search turned up 100 videos of which 5 were created by Ophthalmologist or Optometrist creators. That gave us 12 sources of information to analyze to find the top 5 brands of artificial tears recommended by eye doctors.

5th Place:

Starting at number 5 on our list of artificial tears is Biotrue Hydration Boost Eye Drops. Recommended by 42% or 5 of 12 eye doctors, providers appreciated Biotrue's naturally moisturizing formula and ability to use this eye drop safely while wearing contact lenses (https://nypost.com/article/best-eye-drops-for-dry-eyes-per-optometrists/). From a customer standpoint biotrue received a 4.5 star review on Amazon after being reviewed by over 11,800 users.

4th Place:

Number 4 on our list of artificial tears is Refresh Tears Lubricant Eye Drops. Recommended by 42% or 5 of 12 eye doctors, providers appreciated Refresh's high quality formula that mimics natural tears and use of Refresh does not cause the temporary blurriness after administration that accompanies many other eye drops (https://www.health.com/condition/dry-eye/best-eye-drops-for-dry-eyes). Refresh Tears Lubricant Eye Drops received a 4.7 star customer review on Amazon and is conveniently sold in a two pack making it the most affordable of the drops on this list.

3rd Place:

Number 3 on our list of artificial tears is Optase Dry Eye Intense Drops. Recommended by 50% or 6 of 12 doctors, providers appreciate Optase's preservative free formula that comes in a multi-dose bottle and its ability to reduce evaporation off the surface of the eye (https://www.floridaeyespecialists.com/blog/2023/07/best-eye-drops-for-dry-eye/). Currently retailing for over $20 on Amazon, Optase is the most expensive on our list of artificial tears, however, it did receive a 4.4 star review by customers on Amazon.

2nd Place:

Number 2 on our list of artificial tears is another Refresh product - Refresh Omega 3 Lubricant Eye Drops Preservative Free. Recommended by 50% or 6 of 12 doctors, providers appreciated Refresh Omega 3's combination of flaxseed and castor oils that help keep the tear film intact and helps patients suffering from Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (https://www.visioncenter.org/resources/best-eye-drops-for-dry-eyes/).

1st Place:

And finally, the number 1 top recommended artificial tear by eye doctors in our search was... Systane Complete Preservative Free. Recommended by 58% or 7 of 12 doctors, providers appreciated Systane's ability to stabilize all layers of the tear film while in a preservative free formulation (https://dryeyedirectory.com/what-are-the-best-eye-drops-for-dry-eyes/). Currently Systane Complete Preservative Free receives a 4.5 star review from customers on Amazon.

So there you have the top 5 artificial tears recommended by doctors online between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024. We hope this article helps you in your selection of artificial tears and this knowledge gives you the confidence that the products you purchase are backed by multiple certified eye specialists.

Results:

Rank	Product	Recommended by Doctors (%)	Stars on Amazon	Sources
1	Systane Complete Preservative Free	58%	4.5	1,3,4,6,7,11,12
2	Refresh Omega 3 Lubricant Eye Drops	50%	4.7	2,4,7,9,11,12
3	Optase Dry Eye Intense	50%	4.4	2,5,6,8,10,11
4	Refresh Tears Lubricant Eye Drops	42%	4.7	1,3,5,6,7
5	Biotrue Hydration Boost Eye Drops	42%	4.5	1,3,5,6,11

Sources:

1. https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/righ... Medically Reviewed by Shruthi N, MD. 6/17/2024.

2. https://www.floridaeyespecialists.com... Medically Reviewed by Dr. Kimberly Riordan OD FAAO. 7/1/2023.

3. https://www.health.com/condition/dry-... Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD. 4/24/2024.

4. https://dryeyedirectory.com/what-are-... Medically Reviewed by Dr Leigh Plowman, OD. 7/13/2023.

5. https://nypost.com/article/best-eye-d... Input from Inna Lazar, OD. 3/12/2024.

6. https://www.healthline.com/health/gre... Medically reviewed by Grace Zhang, MD. 4/11/2023.

7. https://www.visioncenter.org/resource... medically reviewed by Dr. Melody Huang OD. 5/2/2024.

8. Best Eye Drops for Dry Eyes - My Top ...   Dr. Joseph Allen OD. 2/27/2024

9. The best artificial tears with Dr. Mi...   Dr. Michael Servi OD. 10/30/2023

10. Best Dry Eye Treatments at Home | Sim...   Audrey Tai MD. 11/4/2023

11. Top Dry Eye Treatments Ranked!   Neal Guymon, OD. 7/5/2023

12. TOP Amazon Picks For Your Eyes | Eye ...   Michele Lee MD. 11/25/2023

Disclaimer:

Links in the article are affiliate links and the authors of this article as well as the authors of the articles and videos sited may receive compensation from the products featured. This article is not personalized healthcare. You should always speak with your healthcare provider to ensure any products you purchase are right for you.