Opticrom Hayfever 2% w/v Eye Drops Solution, Anti-Allergy Relief for Itchy and Irritated Eyes, Fast-Acting Treatment for Hayfever Symptoms with Sodium Cromoglicate, 1 x 10 ml

This is an interesting eye drop specifically made for hay-fever itchy and gritty eyes in the springtime. It contains a small quantity of a unique active ingredient called sodium cromoglicate. I have read that this was discovered by a British chemist working for a UK company some years ago and formed the basis of several allergy products that work differently from all others by safely stabilising the cells that release histamine and cause the irritating allergy symptoms. The drops are easy to use, much like the dry eye drops I use daily. The dropper bottle is well designed to be able to hold it firmly yet gently to allow a single drop to fall easily into the eye. For a child, I would think a parent would be better to apply at home, but with a bit of practice, the bottle could be taken to school to use during the day, too, if needed. The effect is speedy. The drops just do their job and keep the eye protected for several hours. We find it does need frequent dosing, as per the recommendations but lasts long enough to be really useful. At the price here on Amazon, it's very good value for such a useful product at this time of year.

This is one of the best eye drops on the market. It works so well if you have hayfever, or just very sore eyes.

I suffer with dry itchy eyes and these work a treat and give relief almost immediately.

It’s a standard eye drop for hayfever and nothing beats a few drops of this straight from the fridge in itchy hayfever eyes to prevent you from rubbing them. The only problem it’s a tiny bottle and you need tiny strong fingers to open the bottle initially. I had to get an 8 year old child to open mine.

Great for keeping eyes hydrated and less scratchy.

These eye drops are excellent and quick working. The ingredients are right for my eyes. I find it worrying that other different types are taking precedence, even when I specifically look for Opticrom on Amazon, as they are maybe not right for me medically.

Easy to use and no side effects noticed. Itchy eyes from an immune reaction to germs, dust or pollen contacting the eye surface is reduced or eliminated. In my case I feel a very mild sting when first put in which is most obvious if the eyes have been rubbed red, but then the discomfort and itching subsides within a few minutes and you can forget about it. If you have an eye infection producing matter or 'pink eye' see your doctor.

The eye drops are soothing and effective. Postage to Ireland is very expensive.