Ocular Lubricant
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What is the most important information I should know about ocular lubricant?
| Pronunciation: | OK yoo lar LOO bri kant |
 | Do not use ocular lubricant if you have a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection in the eye, unless you are also using an anti-infective medicine. |
Ask your doctor before using this medication while you are wearing contact lenses. Some eye medicines may contain a preservative that can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. It may be best to wait at least 15 minutes after using ocular lubricant before putting your contact lenses in.
 | Stop using ocular lubricant and contact your healthcare provider if you have severe eye pain or vision changes. |
| Do not allow the dropper tip to touch any surface, including the eyes or hands. If the dropper becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious damage to the eye. |
Do not use the eye drops if the liquid has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your doctor for a new prescription.
| Stop using ocular lubricant and contact your healthcare provider if symptoms do not improve within 72 hours of using ocular lubricant. |
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| Last updated: | April 01, 2008 |
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