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Blepharitis - Management
Dry eye: eye ointment (for use at night)

Age from 10 years onwards
Simple eye ointment
Simple eye ointment
Put a small amount into the affected eye(s) at bedtime.
Supply 4 grams.
Age: from 10 years onwards
NHS cost: £2.68
OTC cost: £4.72
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Gently pull down the lower eyelid to form a pocket and apply a small amount of eye ointment to the inside of the lid. Do not allow the ointment tube to touch the eye.
Lacri-Lube® eye ointment
Lacri-lube eye ointment
Put a small amount into the affected eye(s) at bedtime.
Supply 5 grams.
Age: from 10 years onwards
NHS cost: £2.96
OTC cost: £5.22
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Gently pull down the lower eyelid to form a pocket and apply a small amount of eye ointment to the inside of the lid. Do not allow the ointment tube to touch the eye.

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