Ocular lubricant ophthalmic and Headaches: What Users Say

• Dal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2020

For Dry Eye Disease "I have recently started using this to help with eye lubrication from mild dry eye. I have used Refresh in the past & recommended this too many patients over the years. This product (Systane) has made my eyes burn TERRIBLY! This has led to blurry vision & headache. I will not be using this & cannot in good conscience (based on my own & many others' experiences) recommend this to anyone else either."

• wob...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 18, 2019

For Dry Eye Disease "I've been on these eye drops since 2014 when Hypo Tears went off the market. My dry eyes were never really helped by Systane, and I found out recently that they're a big cause of my frequent migraines. I didn't connect the Systane to my headaches until my mom mentioned she was getting bad headaches after using Systane. I stopped them for a few days, and the migraines dropped considerably. I've since switched to a no-name generic eye drop I found at Walmart and haven't had any issues at all with it. Wish I'd made the connection between the Systane and my migraines before now because it's been five long years of pain for me."

• Adi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2019

"I suffer from repetitive corneal erosion, used Systane drops and gel just before bed in my right eye only, as recommended by my optometrist. I started noticing I was getting headaches that required pain relief. What concerned me most was a throbbing down the side of my head. My eye sockets ached, vision became more blurred, and the floaters were far worse. I stopped the product after 3 days and will never use it again after reading the other reviews. I was interested to see that it caused migraines in other people."

• Adi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2019

"I suffer from repetitive corneal erosion, used Systane drops and gel just before bed in my right eye only, as recommended by my optometrist. I started noticing I was getting headaches that required pain relief. What concerned me most was a throbbing down the side of my head. My eye sockets ached, vision became more blurred, and the floaters were far worse. I stopped the product after 3 days and will never use it again after reading the other reviews. I was interested to see that it caused migraines in other people."

• Pop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2013

For Eye Redness "I have used Systane for about 9 weeks and have been experiencing severe swelling and irritation of my eyelids, including splitting of the skin and drying out of the sore areas. Have narrowed down the cause as Systane, and not blepharitis."

• Asg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2021

For Dry Eye Disease "I notice this week my eyes were dry, I placed 2 eye drops of Systane Ultra High Performing Dry Eye Relief in each of my eyes. Within minutes, the back right side of my head began to hurt and throb. I knew this eye drop caused the pain. I read about the main ingredient polyethylene glycol 400 0.4 can cause head pain."

• Mat...
• October 17, 2016

"I was advised to use the Systane Ultra by my optometrist, but the irritation it caused and splitting and crusting of the skin around my eyes has been unbearable. The skin around my eyes is itchy and crusty and splitting at the corners. My vision is blurred and worse for using it. It will take a few days to settle down, it seems, but I won't be using it again!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2019

For Dry Eye Disease "Tried this brand (Oasis Tears Plus) as an alternate to my current dry eye medication. Shortly after inserting the drops in both eyes, I experienced some eye pressure pain, irritation, redness, and itching in both eyes, which shortly thereafter turned into a fairly prolonged headache. I tried these drops again the next day to see if these reactions persisted, and I had the same type of reaction all over again. I didn't have any of these adverse reactions with my other brand dry eye drops, so I quit using these Oasis drops immediately. Primary ingredient is glycerin, but the incipient ingredients are questionable. Do not recommend if you have drug sensitivities or allergies."

• Jen...
• September 25, 2021

For Dry Eye Disease "Almost from the beginning, my eyes felt better for a few days, but on the third day, I noticed my eyes stayed 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, I 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."

• Jka...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2019

For Dry Eye Disease "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 eye 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 than they were. These drops might help some people, but I wish I would have never used them."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2022

For Dry Eye Disease "Had eye exam on the 28th of July, 2022, and doc said the dry eye issue could be helped with Systane Complete PF. It has helped a little but still burning after using it 4 times a day and the gel drops at bedtime. Woke up with a headache this morning, and it has not gone away, and it is past lunchtime. Can help but think it's due to the Systane drops. Will not take anymore and would not advise anyone else to take it."

• Lor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2021

For Dry Eye Disease "Prescribed for red, dry, irritated eyes. Been using as prescribed, disappointed with results-blurred vision and slight headache. Found that it had crystallized in the corner of my eye. Not going to use them from here on, very expensive, normal saline would do."

• klm...
• July 16, 2020

For Dry Eye Disease "These drops used 3x per day for 2 days caused headaches that last and don't go away, a low-grade dull headache behind the eyes. I will discontinue use and plan to use coconut oil from now on."