Alcon Bion Tears Single-Use Vials, 28 Count

Hands down the best eye drops I've found. I've been using these for years. They are no longer sold in stores and nothing else remotely compares to their effectiveness. I hope that Amazon continues to be a reliable source for them.

I have off and on Dry Eye in my left eye--usually whenever the weather changes or being in smoke-filled rooms like gambling casinos. I have tried several brands and for me, Bion works the best. If you don't use all of the liquid when applying the top seals back up and does not leak--all though, it won't stain anything. When my eye starts watering, which is usually in the morning after waking, two drops will usually stop it or slow it way down. At times, based on the weather, I may need to use another drop or two a couple of hours later. There are other medications that require a prescription that will stop dry eye but once you start with it you need to use it twice daily forever. My Opthamologist suggested trying different tear type products and if any seemed to work well, and if the need was only off an on then go for it--using a prescription drop was a real inconvenience because you must keep on using it regularly. This type of product is fairly expensive when purchased in drug stores but after trying several brands I found Amazon was a good place to buy. While I highly recommend Bion I also recomend you try more than one brand to see what works best for you.

My ophthalmologist calls this the "gold standard" of drops for dry eyes. It's instantly soothing and the relief lasts longer than all of the other drops I have tried over the years. I like that it doesn't contain preservatives and comes in single use vials that are actually good for the day if you carefully recap it. The only drop that I think is better than this is FreshKote but it's almost twice the price of Bion Tears, may burn a little if your eyes are too dry and can make your eye lashes crusty if you don't rinse them shortly after using the drops. FreshKote also comes in a dropper bottle that is less convenient than the small Bion vials. Bion Tears cost more than most eye dops but are worth it for the relief you'll get when your eyes feel like the Gobi Desert.

My husband uses Bion Tears everyday for chronic dry eye. His Dr recommended this brand as it has no preservatives. Pricey, yes, but my husband will use no other.

Before I order another package, I am writing this review. These are the absolute best eye drops. My eyes have been increasingly drier and drier, partly due to age but exacerbated by the fact that 7 years ago I was taking chemotherapy. Apparently, dry eye issues are a side effect of many of the most common chemo drugs. Ok, well, nothing I can do about that. I have tried so many different drops and finally went to the opthamologist. First thing I learned was that IF you use eye drops more than 2-3 times a day, then you should be using single vial drops vs drops (even the same brand) in a bottle. The reasoning is that bottled drops contain a preservative, whereas ones in the vials do not. Huge problem for many people, myself included. Preservatives can cause more irritation and one creates a viscous cycle by then needing more drops to make the irritation feel better. Other single vial drops have a different formulation than BION TEARS. This is the only product that I have found that doesn't contain preservatives AND soothes my eyes, doesn't cause that morning 'sandman' eye gunk and doesn't make my eyes blurry or 'cloudy'. I did like the gel drops from another brand as they seemed to last longer but.....they invariably caused me to have a 'film' under my eyes and that yellow crusty stuff on my eyelids, etc. in the morning. BION TEARS doesn't have either. No pain, no preservatives, no irritation....just soothing relief. The absolute best...and I've tried almost all the different brands. Sometime take a look at the ingredients....BION is different from the rest and way superior!

These are a great brand. My mom usesthe product 1 or 2x daily ,depending on her need for the day. I took 1 star off only because the vials are no longer wrapped in foil packs inside the box. It was nice added protection to keep them germ free until needed to use. That would cut down on contamination.

everything when great !

Great product.