Systane Ultra for Dry Eye Disease User Reviews

Systane Ultra has an average rating of 2.0 out of 10 from a total of 26 reviews for the treatment of Dry Eye Disease. 8% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 88% reported a negative experience.

Systane Ultra rating summary

2.0/10 average rating

26 ratings from 26 user reviews.

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Reviews for Systane Ultra

Jude
Taken for 1 to 2 years
May 30, 2023

"The product itself seems ok, but I have to apply many times during the day. The new bottle is the problem. The top is basically flat so it is impossible to direct it into the eye in a way that it doesn’t spill all over. My problem with this is the waste and let’s face it , this stuff is expensive! I’m not buying this again….it just ends up running down my cheek. Whose dumb idea was the flat top? Is it so we have to buy more product? Not falling for that one."

4 / 10

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Post...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 7, 2021

"Switched to Systane Ultra, applied drops several times a day. The drops burned occasionally and caused slightly blurred vision for a brief period after application. After 2 weeks began to suddenly present symptoms of vertigo, dizziness and nausea. The first episode lasted 20 hours. After a visit to my cardiologist due to an existing condition it turns out that the vertigo could be a side effect - and “dizziness” is listed in the product literature. Will stop using and switch to another preservative free brand."

3 / 10

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fuctu...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 13, 2019

"Good lord. How can you market a product to cure dry eyes which does the complete opposite? Isn't that fraud? The makers of this stuff better watch out for a class action lawsuit because this stuff is awful and the company is guilty of false advertising. Have used for only one day and my eyes are getting worse by the minute. They feel dry, sticky and sore. Not the least bit moisturized! Just decided to discontinue."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
June 28, 2018

"Used Systane Ultra after cataract surgery with devastating consequences. Only just made the connection between my red very painful eyes and Systane Ultra. Stopped using it today and guess what..no pain. I have been in agony for weeks with this product."

1 / 10

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Mama...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 14, 2021

"Purchase Systane and new bottles were half empty and the label hides the half filled bottle. It's very misleading. Will never buy again and will look for another brand since there are a lot of other options. No one likes to be fooled no matter if it's effective. It's not that much better than other brands to justify getting deceived."

1 / 10

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JAV
Taken for less than 1 month
April 2, 2019

"I have Macular degeneration & dry eye and have used Systane for years. I happened to pick up Systane Ultra the last time. The edge of my eyelids were constantly itchy. Thinking it was something I was allergic to since I had recently moved, I continued to use them. One morning, for whatever reason, I didn’t do my usual eye drop routine. Later that morning I realized I wasn’t rubbing my eyes. My “aha moment”! I didn’t use the Ultra drops again!"

1 / 10

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grandma
Taken for less than 1 month
December 9, 2020

"I used the previous formula systane with no problems but this new formula burns my eyes. I switched to Genteal and what a relief to my sore eyes. Both made by alcon so I don't know what the problem is but the ultra version hurts"

2 / 10

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Cesar...
October 26, 2020

"Bought these today for dry eyes and soon as I put them in I felt the worst eye stinging I have ever felt! Horrible! Boric acid??? I want my money back and a good explanation as to why they hurt my eyes!!"

1 / 10

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sjp
Taken for less than 1 month
April 1, 2020

"I bought Systane Ultra yesterday due to supposed accolades of doctors. Used it once. Eyes became increasingly red. That night all lights had halos (maybe the viscosity of the fluid?) Eyes burned when I tried to read. I read the reviews to see if any others were having similar side effects. They were. I washed my eyes with a warm baby shampoo solution last night to start ridding my eyes of the residuals. They are better this morning. Unfortunately, the experience and the experience of others have left me skeptical of Alcon products, or at least this one."

1 / 10

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Birdg...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 30, 2019

"I started taking Systane Ultra for dry eye, and my eyes got so red and irritated, I had to quit using it. My vision became very blurry and my eyes both really hurt. I am convinced it was preservatives in them that caused my problem. I will never use these again. I hope my eyes get better soon."

1 / 10

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Jkano
Taken for less than 1 month
October 9, 2019

"Dr told me to use this 2 times a day for dry eyes every 12 hrs 1st day it seemed to help had a bad headache 2nd and 3rd day by 4th day my right hurt and was so irritated and my eyes were so blurry after reading these reviews. I stopped the Systane. My eyes are still bothering me but I’m 100% sure my eyes are more blurry and irritated then they were. These drops might help some people but I wish I would have never used them"

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
November 19, 2021

"Crazy. My eye dr pushed these eye drops so hard and using these eye drops made my eyes dryer and dryer. It took 2.5 years to discover that I should use preservative free eye drops instead —because low and behold I was allergic to the regular drops! The reg drops caused more inflammation which interfered with My normal tear production. Thousands of dollars later, a lot of pain and suffering, two ulcers on my left eye and it was the office receptionist that suggested I try preservative free eye drops! And, within a couple of weeks my devastating dry eye symptoms were gone."

1 / 10

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Andrew...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 19, 2023

"I didn't connect it to the drops but I have had burning, redness, blurring vision, and floaters since I started using Systane Ultra. I got a new prescription for glasses as I thought my eyesight had changed. I will stop using it today. I have been using this product for the last 6 months so hope no permanent damage has been done. Avoid. MHRA should also look into the product."

1 / 10

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Lau
Taken for less than 1 month
September 29, 2020

"Been using Systane Ultra for 6 days for my dry eyes and I didn’t feel any of the beneficial effects of the drops. It actually made it worse. My eyes got too sticky and after 5 min went dry again. Now I have this burning sensation and decided to see the reviews and realize Systane is the problem. Will stop using it and hope my eyes get better!!"

1 / 10

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TexLa
Taken for less than 1 month
December 31, 2018

"Although Systane Ultra helped to relieve my dry eyes after using for several days I began experiencing eye pain which got worse as I continued to use the product. Once I stopped using it the pain went away. Some months later I tried again and after about 3 days the same thing happened again."

3 / 10

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Jenny
September 25, 2021

"Almost from the beginning my eyes felt better for a few days but on third day noticed my eyes stay swollen, red, began to have headaches, crust around my eyes, and now I can’t see as well so I have to have stronger eyeglasses. Also noticed the outer rim around my iris continues to thicken. These drops are horrible and I do not recommend them to anyone and they should be taken off the market."

1 / 10

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Lorra...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 13, 2021

"Prescribe for red dry irritated eyes been using as prescribed disappointed with results blurred vision and slight head ache. Found that it had crystallised in the corner of my eye. Not going to use them from here on very expensive normal saline would do."

2 / 10

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voodo...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 15, 2019

"I started systane ultra on the advise of my opthomologist for dry eye and blurry vision, after cataract and lasik surgery. Noticed that my eyes were really itchy, but I kept using Systane and thought maybe it was just allergies. I stopped using it and sure enough the itchiness stopped. Not using it anymore."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
June 28, 2020

"My eyelashes started to fall out after only two tries, and it caused me a mental breakdown. I couldn’t get out of bed nor sleep afraid that something was wrong with me, but turns out it was the drops all along."

1 / 10

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Annie...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 23, 2019

"This product made my eyes feel sticky as if a glue-like substance had been put in my eye. After each use my eyes started to produce white mucous globs about a hour later."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
February 10, 2022

"Made my son's dry eyes worse stinging and burning everytime he put drops in. He is now dizzy. Everyone, please make a complaint to the FDA. The more complaints, they should take it off shelves."

1 / 10

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Rosie
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 27, 2020

"I tried so many brands nothing was working until finally found Systane Ultra. My eyes feel normal again. Thank you so much Alcon! ❤️"

10 / 10

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Black...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 18, 2020

"Systane Ultra burns my eyes and creates a film on the eyes The ONLY thing positive was easy applicator compared to individual applicators"

1 / 10

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Andy
Taken for less than 1 month
May 5, 2020

"Used it one drop in right eye, my eye become extremely itchy and very very red."

1 / 10

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dan-i...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 7, 2021

"I found this to be the best OTC dry eye relief I have found. The effects are immediate."

9 / 10

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2 Report

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