Backorders and known shortages
Updated 5/17/22
This list highlights popular dry eye drops/gels/ointments and scleral lens solutions currently known or believed to be subject to a prolonged manufacturer backorder.
See our full blog "Product recalls, shortages and discontinuations"
NOTE: Just because a product is on this list doesn't mean you can't buy it! Some products on this list are available from retailers. They are on the list as a point of reference if you are not able to get what you need from your usual sources at present, and a heads up about potential future issues affecting popular products.
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Product (click to sign up for back in stock notification) |
Status | Notes |
Blog post (including alternatives) |
| Lobob ESC | Discontinued July 2019 | Blog post | |
| Lacripure | Limited availability |
We are currently filling existing subscriptions. |
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| ScleralFil | Limited availability | Out of stock. Accepting preorders for shipment week of 5/23/22. We are currently filling subscriptions. | Blog post |
| Addipak | Extended backorder | Out of stock. We are currently filling subscriptions. | Blog post |
| Unique pH multipurpose solution (both sizes) | Limited availability |
2.5 oz size backordered with manufacturer until ~June 2022. Out of stock. 4 oz size available in limited quantities from the manufacturer. Limit 3 per customer when in stock. We are currently filling existing subscriptions for both sizes. |
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| Leader Optical Soap | Manufacturer backorder of 10oz size |
1oz and 32oz size available Some sizes of Optisoap Hand Soap by Sereine in stock |
Blog post |
| FreshKote PF Multidose | Manufacturer backorder until at least May 2022 | Consider ordering individual vials | Blog post |
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CLEAR CARE Cleaning & Disinfection Solution (12 oz Twin and Single) |
Manufacturer backorder (no ETA) | Out of stock. Unable to fill subscriptions. | Blog post |
| CLEAR CARE Cleaning & Disinfection Solution (3oz trial/travel) | Discontinued | Out of stock. | Blog post |
| CLEAR CARE PLUS with HydraGlyde (all sizes) | Manufacturer backorder (no ETA) | Out of stock. Unable to fill subscriptions. | Blog post |
| Retaine PM | Manufacturer backorder (no ETA) | We are currently filling subscriptions. | Blog post |