Systane Ultra and Burning: What Users Say

• Pos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2021

For Dry Eye Disease "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."

• And...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2023

For Dry Eye Disease "I didn't connect it to the drops, but I have had burning, redness, blurred 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."

• gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2020

For Dry Eye Disease "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."

• sjp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2020

For Dry Eye Disease "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."

• Lau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 29, 2020

For Dry Eye Disease "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!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2022

For Dry Eye Disease "Made my son's dry eyes worse, stinging and burning every time 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."

• Bla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2020

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