Nutraceutical company Focus Vitamins is introducing a new eyecare solution to its product portfolio: Focus Tears Preservative-Free (PF) Eye Drops.
First, a look at this company.
Owned by Covalent Medical, LLC, Focus Vitamins describes itself as a physician-founded nutraceutical company developing “scientifically grounded nutritional supplements.”
- Its focus: Ocular health and overall wellness.
As for its products: Manufactured in the United States, these are formulated based on current clinical evidence and research (such as an AREDS2-based formulation), with an emphasis on safety, quality, and patient benefits.
- See here for a look.
How else are these products guaranteed to be safe for use?
From a regulatory standpoint: The company partners with National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)- and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)-certified U.S. manufacturers.
Additionally, all products reportedly have their ingredients undergo third-party testing to ensure their safety and quality—and use certified BPA-free packaging.
- See here for details on Focus Vitamins’ supplier audit protocols and Certificate of Analysis (CofA).
- And learn how the company partners with eyecare providers on recommending its nutrition supplements to patients (check out a few of these)
Now let’s talk eye drops.
Focus Tears PF Eye Drops are marketed as a lubricating artificial tears product with the following intended uses:
- For temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye
- For temporary relief of discomfort due to minor irritations of the eye or from exposure to wind and sun
- As a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye
So what’s included in its PF formulation?
The active ingredient is carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) sodium 0.5%
- To refresh: CMC is known to act as a lubricant and tear substitute by coating the ocular surface to improve moisture and promote healing.
As for its inactive ingredients: These include calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, purified water, and sodium.
And the recommended dosing?
Per the product labeling, one or two drops are to be instilled into the affected eye(s) as needed throughout the day.
A few notes:
- The artificial tears are packaged in single-use vials (0.4 mL each) that should be discarded following use
- To avoid contamination, users are advised to avoid touching the vial’s tip to any surface
- If wearing contact lenses, they must be removed prior to drop instillation and only reinserted after waiting 15 minutes post-administration
Lastly: Where can these drops be purchased?
Directly from Focus Vitamin's online shop.
The price: $18.99 (excluding shipping) for one box of 30 single-use vials.
And as a bonus: Customers can get 15% off with this code.