SKU: SCO-FRUOPTASE-MGD

Optase MGD Advanced (10mL MDPF bottle)

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  • Active ingredient: Glycerin 0.9%
  • Contains sacha inchi seed oil, trehalose and sodium hyaluronate
  • Preservative-free multi-dose bottle
  • Contact lens compatible
  • 10mL (0.33 fl oz)

April, 2022

This drop is truly new, not just "new to the US" (i.e. part of the accelerating migration of dry eye products from Europe to the US). How often do we get a completely new eye drop... not very!

Optase MGD is, in effect, a sort of dry eye "combo drop". While glycerin is nominally the active ingredient, a cardinal unwritten and unspoken rule of artificial tears in the US is that the interesting stuff frequently gets tucked in the inactive ingredient list*. Optase MGD is a classic example. 

  • Sodium hyaluronate. Oasis was the first example of a sodium hyaluronate drop on the US market but by now almost every major brand has a drop containing it.
  • Trehalose. This is best known in a European drop called Thealoz Duo (which, speaking of the migration, recently came to the US under the brand Ivizia), but trehalose also exists in Refresh Optive Mega and Theratears Extra. 
  • Sacha Inchi Seed Oil, making this (or so I gather) reasonably describable as a lipid drop. There aren't too many of those in the US - Retaine MGD being the most notable one, although it is certainly not directly comparable.

Anyway, ingredients aside, the proof is always in the proverbial pudding. As we know in the dry eye world, everything works for someone and nothing works for everyone. If you try this let me know what you think, especially in comparison to other drops with any similar ingredients.

*This is in order to comply with dinosaur-era FDA regulations about artificial tears, otherwise known as the OTC Monograph (specifically for ophthalmic demulcents and emollients). In 2020, a law was changed that brings at least some hope of this eventually changing.

An advanced preservative free lipid-based drop for evaporative dry eye.

  • Advanced DEMET technology
  • Preservative Free
  • 3 Months Sterility
  • 300 Drops

Advanced microemulsion of ingredients (Sacha inchi seed oil, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin) in a formula that is optically clear and non-blurring and that creates a low surface tension in the optimal volume for an eye drop 30ul.

Drug facts

Active Ingredients

Glycerin 0.9%

Purpose: Eye lubricant

Uses

  • For use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation
  • May be used as a protectant against further irritation
  • To relieve dryness of the eye

Warning

  • For external use only
  • To avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. After use, shake the bottle downwards in order to remove any residual drop that may be left. Replace cap after using.
  • Do not use the solution if it changes color or becomes cloudy.

Stop use and ask doctor if

  • You feel eye pain
  • Changes in vision occur
  • Redness or irritation of the eye lasts
  • Condition worsens or lasts more than 72 hours

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.

Directions

Put one or two drops in the affected eyes as needed.

Other information

Use only if tamper evidence seal on the cap is intact.

Inactive ingredients

Citric acid monohydrate, Polyoxyethylenesorbitan, Monooleate, Potassium Chloride, Purified Water, Sacha Inchi Seed Oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium Monooleate, Trehalose, Tromethamine

Storage temperature

Store at 5 - 30C / 41 - 86F

average rating 4.5 out of 5
Based on 12 reviews
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Reviewed by Sophia, from United States
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Age Range
31 - 40
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Use scleral lenses or PROSE
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Eye Condition(s)
  • Blepharitis/MGD
  • Non-closing eyelid(s)
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Great, thicker alternative to Systane complete

These are great bed-time drops. I really like them for night time before i put my eye mask on. I wouldn't use them for daytime because they are somewhat thick. But I like them better than the Systane Complete for night time, which previously was my favorite.

Because they are thick, the dropper takes a little getting used to, but the liquid doesn't slide down the side like the systane does.

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5 Stars

Love this! I’ve been using it for 2 weeks and my eyes feel much more comfortable. I wish I could have found it sooner.

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Reviewed by Karen S., from United States
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61 - 70
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Use scleral lenses or PROSE
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Eye Condition(s)
  • Dry eye disease
  • Evaporative dry eye
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Very hydrating

I’ve used Systane, Xiidra, and Tyrvaya in the past but none are as hydrating as Optase MGD. This drop is very soothing and effective and it does not result in excess tearing. The only negative is that the oddly shaped dropper takes some practice and skill to use toward the end of the bottle.

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Reviewed by Cynthia L., from United States
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Age Range
61 - 70
Gender
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Eye Condition(s)
  • Dry eye disease
  • Blepharitis/MGD
Systemic diseases/conditions related to eye issues
  • Other
Rated 5 out of 5
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Optase MGD Advanced

My Dry Eye Clinic Doctor recommended this but didn’t have any samples to sell a month ago. Now they are discontinued. This product helped my eyes and gave relief after I tried soooo many other standard store dry eye drops that did not help MGD. I am using the optase purple pack intense dry eye drops which helps but plan to try the Oasis line per your emails that are so helpful.

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DryEyeShop

Hi Cynthia, thank you for providing this feedback. Just to let you know, these drops have not been discontinued. They were on manufacturer backorder for a brief moment but we are actually expecting to receive more as of tomorrow!

Reviewed by Rob S., from United States
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I recommend this product
Age Range
31 - 40
Use scleral lenses or PROSE
Yes
Eye Condition(s)
  • Dry eye disease
  • Non-closing eyelid(s)
Rated 4 out of 5
Review posted

Eye drops

Works well with my scleral lens

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