Optimel Manuka Honey Forte Eyelid Gel, Dry Eye and Blepharitis Relief, 10g

I stumbled upon the name of these eye drops via an online video, which were trialled and recommended by an eye specialist. I have struggled for over 10 years with the blurred vision and constantly sore, dry eyes blepharitis causes. I've tried countless eye drops and wipes, which only give very short-lived relief. I hoped these manuka honey gel drops might be better. They are expensive, and they do sting like mad for a minute or so when first applied. However, the difference they make to my vision and eye comfort is unbelievable! I only need one drop to each eye morning and evening - I can't actually believe the difference these have made to my quality of life! Previously, I would using prescription eye drops hourly, and cleaning my eyelids and lashes several times a day (to try to clear my blurry vision and help reduce the greasy residue left on the inside of my glasses). Now I clean my eyelids morning and night only with the anti-microbial hydroclorous acid 0.02% spray also recommended. These manuka honey gel eye drops are completely amazing and make my blepharitis manageable - worth their weight in gold!

I am on day 3 of application, and I wish I didn't wait so long to try this. Around 10 weeks ago I awoke with the sensation of a bruised eye, heat and intense pain on the eyelids, which seemed to start at the inner corner and radiate its way around to underneath the eye. No eye discharge, no bloodshot white. I was checked by optician who said nothing wrong inside the eye, told me to treat with warm dry compress. After another few weeks the eye had 'calmed down' but I was receiving 4 days of relief, and then the pain would start again. Optician said this time blocked meiobian glands, and to massage the lids, warm compresses and use dry eye drops until the glands started to flow again. The eye was beginning to become slightly red and bloodshot at the lower lid edge outside. The discomfort had me try castor oil in the eye (what a relief!) then colloidal silver which seemed to help with the slight redness, and the hot packs have to be managed on a day to day basis. Too much heat or too many hot packs a day cause a counter problem of overdryness, it takes delicate balance. Am also using intermittant lid scrub wipes, again finding a balance with these. Wet cotton bud, put some manuka gel on it, then smear along the lower lid margin and close the eyes. It does sting, but it's not as bad as you think because as soon as the eye starts to create the tearflow, the relief is immense. Although my pain symptom has only been in one eye, I am treating both with this gel. The whites have cleared up, the oil flow seems better; it's flowing better from the one hot compress in the morning, after lid massage and blurry for a few minutes and this takes the strange pressure/pain/bruised feeling away. I have ordered the drops also, as I read those support the meiobian glands to heal and flow better. I am also taking 4 krill oil capsules, 6 omega7 sea buckthorn berry and have just ordered from flax farm some organic cold pressed flaxseed oil. I believe this will support the eyes in the longer term. Additional vitamin D with k2. I will update here in a few months time. Although I do not want to become dependent on these products, it would be great if I could gain relief and natural healing to assist my body to get back to balance in the eyes. Good luck! Seller had very fast posting, received within 2 days of ordering. Edited to add check out Nulids device and gel: its totally a gamechanger for my dry eye problems, is expensive but I've stopped using drops multiple times a day

Just couldn't persist with this - eyes flooded with tears immediately on application - not really my idea of relieving dry eye!

Overall good and helped. Made me eyelids burn a little at first

Really relieves dry eye and associated blurry vision. Much better than just lubricating drops.

This is incredible for people suffering with blepharitis and it worked pretty much immediately but completely repaired my eyes within days. It really stings for the first couple of minutes and then feels normal. I was sceptical at first but this really works. I had tried everything to stop the pain and discomfort and this is the only thing that totally resolved the problem.

I have left it a while before posting a review so that my opinions are well thought out. So, my lower eyelid became red and sore and very dry. I was told it was blepharitis with no cure. It was suggested that I keep my eye clean and to use eye drops to help with dryness. I was very upset to hear this because at 65 years old I didn’t have much going for me but always thought my eyes were the best part of my whole body! The redness was very noticeable and it was upsetting. After much web searching I found this product and although I cannot say the condition has disappeared, I can honestly say it no longer is an issue, the redness is barely visible providing I use the gel every day which of course I am more than happy to do. I am using the same brand of eye drops as well. Added to my review in August 2019 - I would be failing if I did not add some friendly advice based on recent personal experience. The tiny spot of redness on my lower lid remained so while attending a routine doctor appointment I asked my GP if there was any magic potion that would cure it completely. I was shocked when she suggested I see a dermatologist urgently as she told me that blepharitis can be misdiagnosed and the problem could be skin cancer of the eyelid. It accounts for 10% of skin cancers which was a real surprise, I have never heard of skin cancer of the eyelid. Relieved to say that my condition has been confirmed as blepharitis but if you haven't seen a medical practitioner (as suggested on the pack of Optimel) please think about it. The dermatologist also recommended cleaning the eyelid morning and night using diluted baby shampoo (I use Johnsons). Amazing results. I have seen this suggestion on other websites, certainly works for me. Combined with the Gel the blepharitis is hardly noticeable.

Didn't help me very much, just irritated my eyes

I have to order this product from outside of the EU, but it's still worth the cost. It's been a lifesaver for my severely dry eyes.

Es estupendo para ojo seco, y blefaritis. Hasta que no empezé a usarlo no mejoré. Escuece un poco al echarte lo al acostarte pero va genial

Ich habe extrem trockene und sehr empfindliche Augen, dazu kommen zahlreiche Unverträglichkeiten, sodass ich nur wenige Produkte wirklich vertrage. Bisher musste ich jede Nacht bis zu fünfmal und auch tagsüber fast stündlich tropfen – unter anderem mit: • WALA Euphrasia • Hylo Safedrop Gel (0,30 % Hyaluron) • Bepanthen Augentropfen (0,15 % Hyaluron + 2 % Dexpanthenol) Leider habe ich bislang kein reichhaltigeres Produkt gefunden, das ohne Carbomer (synthetischer Gelbildner) oder Lanolin (Wollwachs) auskommt – beide Inhaltsstoffe verursachen bei mir starke Probleme. Mit dem Optimel Manuka Forte Augengel habe ich endlich eine tagesüber funktionierende Lösung gefunden! 🙌 Ich trage es morgens mit einem Wattestäbchen (nutze ein wiederverwendbares Silikon-Q-Tip, um Fusseln zu vermeiden) auf den inneren Augenwinkel und den unteren Lidrand auf. Ja, es brennt anfangs wie Feuer!🔥 Aber danach fangen meine Augen ordentlich an zu tränen, und bei mir tritt das weiße Sekret aus den Meibom-Drüsen aus – etwas, was ich mit reinen Wärmeanwendungen nicht hinbekomme. Der Effekt hält bei mir fast den ganzen Tag, ohne dass ich Nachtropfen muss. Leider hilft es mir für die Nacht nicht wirklich, auch wenn ich die Anwendung abends wiederhole. Aber allein die spürbare Entlastung am Tag macht es für mich zu einer echten Bereicherung! Wer mit trockenen Augen kämpft und bereit ist, das anfängliche Brennen in Kauf zu nehmen, sollte es definitiv ausprobieren! 👀💙

Ce produit ne m'a pas satisfait mon œil me brulé et il est devenu tout rouge déçu.

Il faut pouvoir supporter sa concentration élevée en miel de manuka. J'ai testé et personnellement je préfère la version gouttes, moins concentrée. La dépose du gel sur l'œil est forte et trop agressive pour moi. Dommage. Je me limite donc aux gouttes.