Description

Optimel Manuka + Forte Eye Gel is designed to improve eye comfort and reduce inflammation.
– It achieves this by enhancing eye-lid margin hygiene and targeting bacteria that can cause problems.

2. **Why Is It Useful?**
– **For Dry Eyes**: It’s beneficial for patients with dry eyes due to tear deficiency or meibomian gland disease.
– **Reducing Bacteria**: The gel helps reduce bacterial growth on the eyelid margin, which can lead to inflammation and poor tear quality.
– **Potential Benefits**: By lowering bacteria levels, it may improve dry eye symptoms and prevent complications like bacterial conjunctivitis and keratitis.

3. **How to Use It**:
– Apply the gel **three times daily** to the **inferior conjunctival fornix** (the lower part of the eye).
– This helps reduce bacterial overgrowth and supports eye health.

4. **Clinical Evidence**:
– Studies have shown that Manuka honey (used in the gel) can improve dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction.
– No serious adverse effects have been reported, but some users may experience stinging or redness.