When dry, irritated eyes persist due to inflammation or meibomian gland dysfunction, nature and science can work together.
Optimel Manuka Dry Eye Drops are formulated with pharmaceutical-grade Leptospermum (Mānuka) honey, clinically proven to reduce lid margin inflammation, improve tear stability, and support healing of the ocular surface .
Developed in Australia and used by optometrists and ophthalmologists worldwide, Optimel helps control bacterial load, stabilise tear-film lipids, and restore comfort in patients with chronic or recurrent dry-eye symptoms.
A 2022 randomised clinical trial published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology reported significant improvement in SPEED scores, meibum quality, lid redness, and corneal staining within 3 weeks of daily Optimel use .
A systematic review in Clinical & Experimental Optometry (2022) confirmed measurable improvements in TBUT (time to tear break-up) and OSDI scores, supporting its role in long-term management of mild-to-moderate dry eye .
EyeHouse Tip: If your dryness feels gritty, stinging, or infection-prone, this drop may be a good fit - particularly when combined with lid hygiene and warm compress therapy.
Optimel earns Silver EFR because it’s natural, effective, and clinically supported, but not preservative-free and may cause transient stinging on application.
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