Systane Ultra and Itching: What Users Say

• JAV...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2019

For Dry Eye Disease "I have macular degeneration and dry eye and have used Systane for years. I happened to pick up Systane Ultra the last time. The edge of my eyelids was 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!"

• 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!"

• Did...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2017

"I purchased Systane Ultra by Alcon a couple of days ago. It did not help my dry and red eyes. It made my eyes itch worse than ever, they were really red too. It might have something to do with the preservative used, I don't know for sure. I went back to using Oculac by Alcon instead, it seems it has the same manufacturer, but it is cheaper and a little thinner."

• voo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2019

For Dry Eye Disease "I started Systane Ultra on the advice of my ophthalmologist for dry eye and blurry vision after cataract and LASIK surgery. I 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."

• Meo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2017

"Terrible! Eyes much, much worse after using. Much drier and itchier than before. Would never recommend to anyone. Would select 0 if I could."

• And...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2020

For Dry Eye Disease "Used one drop in my right eye, my eye became extremely itchy and very red."

• woo...
• January 17, 2018

"Recommended by my eye doctor, and right now my vision is blurry, and my eyes are itchy and watery. The worst time seems to be in the morning. I've tried to use them on and off for the last 2 years."