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DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION?

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Do I Need A Prescription for sterile bedtime opthalmic lubricant/gel?
  
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Some that are good: Refresh-PM, Lacrilube, Duolube (ointments) Gels  Genteal Gel, Refresh liqui-gel

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If you are referring to artificial tears, no you do not need a perscription for these. They are readily availabe OTC and all are sterile. Some are even preservative free and come in single use dispensers.

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