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Thanks, Barb M.-- as it happens, Peter uses, at his doc's suggestion, the single serving ampules of Alcon brand "Tears Naturale Free" which also have no preservatives. I think they cost a little less, for 32 re-closable vials. P. uses each vial twice, as they have a cap that can be closed for cleanliness. Instructions say to discard 12 hrs. after opening. They work well for him, but I will confess that I do the dropping--the guy's bone lazy about trying not to stab his eyeballs! ;-) The fact that each can be used for 2 doses to both eyes makes the cost less. Don't know what to do about the tremor, though! Camilla, and All... SNIPPED >The Sjogren's-list-folks recommend the use of >"Refresh Plus" lubricant eye drops made by >Allergan, which has NO PRESERVATIVES. This >last NON-ingredient is very important as far as your >comfort level and unfortunately, it seems all over- >the-counter eye drops DO have preservatives >EXCEPT for the "Refresh Plus" brand. > >The reason this brand can omit preservatives is >because EACH dose of eye drops is individually >packaged in single-dose, disposable plastic container. >THAT makes a world of difference in your comfort >level and your eyes'll thank ya for it 'cause they'll feel >SOOOO good after a shot of Refresh Plus - I'm using > the product now and it's GREAT! TOTAL eye comfort! > >The bad news: > >Thirty individually packaged doses of Refresh plus >(one box of 30) cost $9.95! I use eye drops twice >a day, minimum (used 'em much MORE prior to >changing over to the Refresh Plus product), and this >is just beyond my means on an ongoing basis. >I suspect most other PWPs will feel the same >about the cost. SNIPPED > Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 80/9 > Oxford, OH > [log in to unmask] >"http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm" My Home Page > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > * Ask me about the CARE list for* > * Parkinson's caregivers ! * > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *