Artificial Eye Lubricants
If you find that your prosthesis can be dry and itchy, you may require lubricating eye drops. There are two types of eye drops that we recommend; celluvisc is a water-based lubricant with a higher viscosity than natural tears, or silicone lubricants which are oil based and last longer than water-based lubricants.
In the past we have recommended Ocuglide which is a silicone artificial eye lubricant. Unfortunately, Ocuglide is no longer available. Thankfully there is another silicone lubricant just like Ocuglide which is called Sil-Ophtho.
Sil-Ophtho comes in two different viscosities, medium and heavy. The heavier viscosity is comparable to Ocuglide, however according to their website; the medium viscosity is preferred by the largest percent of prosthesis wearers. In the United States it is available from Erickson Labs. In Australia, you can purchase some from us either by giving us a call on (08) 9322 5576 or emailing paul@geelen.com.au
For more information on Sil-Ophtho please go to their website.
I need ocu glide. Where can I find it. I need the heavy viscosity. I am allergic to sil optho and also vera products. Flax oil just doesn’t work for me either. Where can I buy ocu glide?
It is not made or sold any more. I suggest you compare the ingredients in the bottles of the ocuglide & other lubricants to find out specifically which ingredient you are allergic to. Then trial an error to find which new lubricant will work best for you.
me too! just got a sample of it from ocularist and it is a miracle. cannot use sil optho. If you find it plmk. thanks!
Janet, can you please clarify which product is “a miracle”? Thank you.
Pa
I use Refresh PM, that can be purchased at the drugstore.
doesn’t that get sticky
I need so eye drops How do I order it
hi I have 8 bottle of ocu sill with the expiration data untill Jun 2019 . Can I use it after the expiration data will finish??
Please try Ocu-Sil. It is available at http://www.ocu-sil.com. We find it is the closest to Ocuglide.
i have a problem with my eye that it needs cleaning every few hours as it gets uncomfortable,it is a new eye and i am seeing an oculist.he has advised me that its the eye socket reacting because of the eye not being natural.for me it gets uncomfortable specially when its hot and find when it needs a clean the eye socket opens wider and it looks like the eye is ready to pop out. can someone let me know if they have the same issue
Hello Giuseppe.
There can be a settling in period with an artificial eye however what you describe does not sound reasonable.
The eye is too full for the socket and requires modification.
You need to go back to your ocularist for revision and let them know that you are not comfortable with it.
You may benefit with using lubricating eye drops to prevent the drying sensation and lubricating ointment can help at night if the eye is not closing while you sleep.
Hylo-Night ointment works well if it is available in your country.
You need to be able to wear your artificial eye with comfort and it is worth the time to follow up with your ocularist.
I hope this helps.
Paul Geelen, Ocularist