Pataday has preservative, I have to use pres free tears.

[JD]

Hi,

In researching the Pataday website, I notice it has a preservative. My follow up doctor prescribed Pataday because the underside of my lids look swollen and allergic. However, he says I must use the single vial preservative free articial tears.

Isn't this a contradiction? At one point after LASIK are preservative free on contact drops considered okay?

I did return for a follow up visit yesterday, one week after using Pataday and the allergic reaction is decreased. Eyes are now showing dry spots so I'm using lots of pres. free Refresh Plus.

Thanks!