Bion Tears (28 PF vials) - DryEyeShop
Bion Tears (28 PF vials) - DryEyeShop

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Bion Tears (28 PF vials)

Rated 4.6 out of 5
Based on 13 reviews
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Expected back in stock 5/19

Preservative-free

Active ingredients: Dextran and Hypromellose

Box contains 28 0.4mL (0.01 fl oz) vials


One of those little-known drops that's been around forever and is a favorite with some users.

Updated Jan 2025

According to the manufacturer's website, Bion Tears seems to have been rebranded "Systane Bion Tears" and it is being rebranded to market it specifically to people who have had laser eye surgery. However, we have not yet received any in the new packaging at the Dry Eye Shop, so we are not incorporating their new descriptive language here yet. 

Drug Facts

Active Ingredients

Ingredient / Purpose
Dextran 70 0.1% / Lubricant

Hypromellose 0.3% / Lubricant

Uses

For use as a protectant against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye.

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

  • if this product changes color or becomes cloudy
  • if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product

When using this product 

  • To avoid contamination do not touch of container to any surface
  • Do not touch unit-dose tip to eye
  • Do not re-use. Once opened, discard
  • All four containers within a pouch must be used within four days of opening the pouch.

Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience

  • eye pain
  • changes in vision
  • continued redness
  • irritation of the eye
  • symptoms worsening or persisting for more than 72 hours
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.

Other information

Store at room temperature.

Inactive Ingredients

Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride hexahydrate, zinc chloride, calcium chloride dihydrate, sodium bicarbonate, purified water and carbon dioxide to adjust pH. 

NOTE: This inactive ingredient list was updated ~January 2024. The change was to the pH adjustor (previously listed 3, now just 1).

Questions?

In the U.S., call 1-800-757-9195.
www.alcon.com

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average rating 4.6 out of 5
Based on 13 reviews
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85% of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend
Effectiveness
Rated 4 out of 5
Ease of Use
Rated 4 out of 5
Value
Rated 4 out of 5
13 Reviews
Reviewed by Dry Eyes in C., from United States
Age Range
61 - 70
Gender
Female
Use scleral lenses or PROSE
No
Eye Condition(s)
  • Dry eye disease
  • Evaporative dry eye
  • Ocular allergy
  • Blepharitis/MGD
  • Aqueous deficient dry eye
Rated 3 out of 5
Review posted

Okay , but with a few caveats

Bion Tears have been around for a long time, and I just rediscovered them. The PF drops do a good job of keeping the eyes lubricated. However, I don't understand why they only put 28 vials in the box, especially when you are instructed to throw the vial away immediately after use. If you have to use several vials per day, the 28-vial supply isn't too cost effective.

Also, the box states that you should use the vials within 4 days of opening the foil pouch. That seems odd to me, since none of the other PF drops I have purchased that have the vials in pouches give that warning. I contacted the manufacturer to ask about this, and I was told that the pH of the product drops if the pouch is open for more than 4 days. Kind of weird, since the vials themselves are sealed (unless the foil pouch protects them from light or something else that drops the pH?). Good to know, but why can't they formulate a product with a stable pH? If you use the drops occasionally rather than daily, a lot of vials will go to waste if they are in an open pouch for more than 4 days.

For these reasons, I'm not sure if I will purchase Bion Tears PF again.

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DryEyeShop

Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention! It appears there was a subtle change in packaging that we did not notice.
Please let us know if you need other recommendations for drops, something in a multi-dose preservative free bottle might be a better fit if you are finding you cannot use up the 4 vials in 4 days.

Reviewed by linda d., from United States
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Age Range
71 - 80
Gender
Female
Use scleral lenses or PROSE
No
Eye Condition(s)
  • Dry eye disease
  • Aqueous deficient dry eye
  • Evaporative dry eye
  • Blepharitis/MGD
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

These drops actually work without irritation!

I love these drops. Apparently the formulation is right for my very sensitive dry eyes. I am so happy to have found these drops (after finding that most of the other Preservative Free drops irritate me).

Thanks to the Dry Eye Shop for listing ingredients so I could figure this out.

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Reviewed by Pauline W., from United States
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I recommend this product
Age Range
71 - 80
Gender
Female
Use scleral lenses or PROSE
Yes
Eye Condition(s)
  • Dry eye disease
Systemic diseases/conditions related to eye issues
  • Sjogrens/Lupus/Rheumatoid arthritis
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Bion Tears

Everything arrived in great shape!

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Reviewed by Harry E., from Canada
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Age Range
71 - 80
Gender
Female
Use scleral lenses or PROSE
No
Eye Condition(s)
  • Dry eye disease
Systemic diseases/conditions related to eye issues
  • Sjogrens/Lupus/Rheumatoid arthritis
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Bion tears

They are as expected. Also appreciated the quick response of sending another shipment when the first shipment appeared to be lost. Thank you.

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Reviewed by Dottie H., from United States
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Age Range
61 - 70
Gender
Female
Use scleral lenses or PROSE
Yes
Eye Condition(s)
  • Dry eye disease
Systemic diseases/conditions related to eye issues
  • Graft-v-Host Disease
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Love Bion Tears

I always keep one of the vials on my nightstand in case I wake up during the night and need to add moisture to my left eye. This has worked well for me until I get my scleral lenses inserted in the morning.

I love that you ship quickly and orders are ALWAYS complete for all the various fluids I need. Thank you!

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