FAQs

Blink^® Triple Care Preservative Free Eye Drops are a new preservative free eye drop from Bausch + Lomb. Made with the same clinically proven formula as Blink^® Triple Care^*, Blink^® Triple Care Preservative Free Eye Drops provide instant, long-lasting relief for dry eyes in a preservative-free formula.

*Contains both hyaluronate and nano-emulsion lipid in OTC formulation.

The active ingredient in Blink^® Triple Care Preservative Free is Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.25%, which acts as an eye lubricant.

Preservative‑free eye drops contain no intentionally added chemical preservatives such as sodium chlorite, which is present in the regular Blink^® Triple Care formula. Preservative-free formulas help reduce the risk of irritation that can occur from preservatives.

A preservative‑free formula is typically recommended for:

• People with moderate to severe dry eyes who use drops many times per day.
• Those who experience sensitivity or allergic reactions to preservatives.
• Users with ocular surface disease, allergies, or chronic irritation.

Preservative‑Free Version

• Preservatives: None added
• Use frequency: As needed
• Contact lens use: Remove contact lenses first; wait 10–15 minutes before reinserting
• Formulation: 3-in-1 formula: Water-based + natural oil + hyaluronate for moisture retention, but without preservatives.

Regular Blink^® Triple Care

• Preservatives: Contains sodium chlorite (OcuPure^®)
• Use frequency: As needed, but preservatives make very frequent use less ideal
• Contact lens use: Remove contact lenses first; wait 10–15 minutes before reinserting
• Formulation: 3-in-1 formula: Water‑based + natural oil + hyaluronate for moisture retention

Preservative-free drops can be used as often as needed. However, if you find yourself needing drops more than 4–6 times daily, that’s a good reason to check with an eye‑care provider to make sure there isn’t an underlying issue.

Blink^® Triple Care Preservative Free Eye Drops can be used throughout the product’s shelf life without concerns, thanks to its specialized sterile bottle design.

If you need drops more than 4–6 times a day, consider speaking with an eye doctor to determine if there may be an underlying condition.

Yes — but take your lenses out first:

• Remove your RGP lenses
• Apply the drops
• Wait approximately 10-15 minutes
• Put your lenses back in

This depends on the type of packaging:

• Multi‑dose preservative‑free bottles: Allow you to use the bottle throughout its shelf life because the special one way system keeps germs out. Follow the “use after opening” instructions on your Blink^® bottle.

The outer paperboard carton is recyclable through most local recycling programs. However, because of their small size, Blink^® Triple Care Preservative Free eye drop bottles usually cannot be processed by local recycling facilities and may end up in landfills or waterways.

That’s why we offer the ONE by ONE Recycling Program. To take part, bring your empty, dry Blink^® Triple Care Preservative Free eye drop bottles to any participating ONE by ONE eye care practice recycling location.

Learn more at bauschrecycles.com.

Yes – but remove them first:

• Remove soft lenses
• Apply drops
• Wait approximately 10–-15 minutes
• Put your lenses back in

If you want a Blink^® eye drop that is specifically designed for in‑lens use, we recommend trying out Blink Contacts^® Lubricating Eye Drops to add moisture to your contact lenses.

Blink^® Triple Care Preservative Free is manufactured and packaged in the USA with USA and imported ingredients. It is produced in Bausch + Lomb’s own manufacturing facility in Greenville, South Carolina, and is backed by the trusted quality standards of Bausch + Lomb.

You can purchase Blink^® Triple Care Preservative Free:

• In the eye care aisle at most major retailers
• Online through major e-commerce retailers
• Directly from Bausch + Lomb at: shop.justblink.com

Coupons for savings on Blink^® Triple Care Preservative Free can be found at justblink.com/get-coupon/.

Blink^® Boost is a preservative free lubricating eye drop that provides instant moisture to eyes that are dry and irritated from screen and environmental stressors.

The active ingredient in Blink^® Boost eye drops is glycerin, a moisturizer found naturally in tears. The glycerin in our formula is plant based. Our formula also contains hyaluronan (HA), another moisturizer found naturally in tears, as well as an electrolyte and an antioxidant that helps protect the HA from free radicals.

Yes. Unlike many eye drops that contain preservatives, you can use Blink^® Boost eye drops while wearing your soft contact lenses. However, Blink^® Boost eye drops are not indicated to rewet contact lenses.

Blink^® Boost eye drops have not been tested for use with GP (RGP) lenses. We recommend applying Blink^® Boost eye drops while you’re not wearing your GP (RGP) lenses and then waiting 10 minutes before inserting your lenses.

Find Blink^® Boost in the eye care aisle at most major retailers, online or buy direct from Bausch + Lomb at https://shop.justblink.com

Blink Boost Preservative Free Eye Drops are available in a 0.34 fl oz (10mL) bottle.

The Blink Boost bottle and cap are recyclable through the Terracycle program. Click here to learn more about Terracycle

Blink^® NutriTears^® is a novel multi-ingredient formulation containing lutein, zeaxanthin isomers, curcumin and vitamin D3. It is a nutritional supplement consumed once daily for dry eyes.

Blink® NutriTears® works by targeting the key root causes of dry eyes, promoting healthy tear production and improving tear film stability by 33% (by 4 weeks)*¹. Read the full clinical study here.

¹Based on a clinical study

Blink® NutriTears® was developed with eye care and nutritional experts. The key ingredients include:

• Curcumin: targets an underlying cause of dry eyes*¹
• Lutein and Zeaxanthin: powerful antioxidants that support the health of the eyes*¹
• Vitamin D: supports the surface of the eyes and is often found in lower levels in people with dry eyes*¹

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

¹Based on a clinical study

In clinical studies, Blink® NutriTears® users experienced noticeable relief from their dry eye symptoms in just 2-4 weeks*¹.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

¹Based on a clinical study

Blink® NutriTears® is taken orally once a day as a soft gel with a full glass of water during a meal.

Blink® NutriTears® has not been evaluated for use during pregnancy or while nursing. Consult your healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Blink^® NutriTears^® is not for use in children and should be kept out of reach of children. Only adults were enrolled in the Blink^® NutriTears^® clinical studies.

Blink® NutriTears® may be used by individuals who wear contact lenses.

Blink® NutriTears® does not need to be refrigerated. Blink® NutriTears® should be stored at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children.

In clinical trials evaluating Blink® NutriTears®, no significant adverse events were noted. However, when taking vitamin and mineral supplements, constipation, diarrhea, or upset stomach may occur. Many older U.S. adults take prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, dietary supplements, and/or herbal medicines. Some supplemental nutrients can interfere with medications and compete with other nutrients for absorption into the body. Individuals who are considering taking Blink® NutriTears® should discuss this with their health care professional.

The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for most major mass retailers is $29.99 (50 count).

Blink® NutriTears® is available at most major U.S. retailers, including Walmart, Target, Walgreens and Amazon. You can also visit https://shop.justblink.com/product/nutritears to order directly from Bausch + Lomb.

Yes. The ingredients in Blink® NutriTears® are non-GMO.

Yes. Blink® NutriTears® is intended to be used alongside your current eye care regimen. It is not intended to be used as a replacement for prescription or over-the-counter eye drops or other topical treatments recommended by your doctor. Consult your eye care professional if you have additional questions about how Blink® NutriTears® fits into your overall treatment plan.

Register to download a manufacturer’s coupon and save up to $5 on your purchase of Blink® NutriTears® here: https://www.justblink.com/savings/

Blink® NutriTears® is a product of Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health company.

Symptoms occur when you don’t produce enough tears, when your tears evaporate too quickly, or when the quality of your tears is not sufficient to keep your eyes properly lubricated.

The symptoms of dry eyes include:

• Redness
• Fluctuating Vision
• Scratchy, gritty, tired or heavy feeling
• Overall Eye Irritation

It is common to experience symptoms in both eyes, however you can experience them in just one eye.

Dry eyes can be influenced by several factors, including lifestyle, medications, hormonal changes, age, environment and co-morbidities.

Dry eyes can impact quality of life, making it difficult to enjoy day-to-day activities. If left untreated, dry eyes may get worse and progress to dry eye disease, potentially impacting eye health and vision.

Yes, an 8-week double-masked clinical study was conducted in people with dry eyes to see how well Blink® NutriTears® works compared to placebo. The results indicated Blink® NutriTears® users experienced noticeable relief from their dry eye symptoms in just 2-4 Weeks*¹. Read the full clinical study here.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

¹Based on a clinical study

Yes. Recent literature reported that in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, Blink® NutriTears® demonstrated statistically significant reductions in ocular symptom severity. Patients also showed improved tear production as measured by the Schirmer's test, supporting a benefit on tear film quantity, not just symptom relief. The multi-ingredient formulation addresses inflammation, tear production, and ocular surface health, aligning with the multifactorial nature of dry eyes. Improvements were observed early and maintained over time, supporting consistent benefit with continued use.Source: Gioia 2024

Yes. Recent literature reinforces the role of nutritional supplementation as an adjunct to topical therapies, enabling a more comprehensive approach to management of dry eyes. Blink® NutriTears® is designed to complement, not replace, topical dry eye treatments such as lubricating eye drops. Consult your eye care professional if you have additional questions about how Blink^® NutriTears^® fits into your overall plan to manage dry eyes symptoms.Source: Gioia 2024

Blink^® Triple Care is the first and only over the counter dry eye drop of its kind, designed to lock-in moisture for instant, long-lasting relief of dry eye symptoms.

Blink^® Triple Care features a unique water-based formula that is enhanced with natural oil that prevents tears from evaporating too quickly. This can help relieve the symptoms of evaporative dry eye quickly and provide instant relief.

Blink^® Triple Care is the first and only over-the-counter eye drop with both hyaluronate and a lipid nano-emulsion within its unique formula.

Blink^® Triple Care works quickly. Recent clinical research found that within minutes of installation, patients experienced immediate increases in overall ocular comfort and quality of vision. Improvements in comfort and visual quality were maintained and further improved at Day 7 and Day 30, supporting consistent performance with continued use.Source: Joshi 2023

Recently presented data found that patients reported immediate improvement in dry eye symptoms, with relief maintained up to 10 hours post-instillation. In that study, 84% of patients reported all-day relief and 81% reported long-lasting relief. Consistent symptom improvement was observed regardless of baseline dry eye severity, from mild to moderate or severe.Source: Poteet 2025

Evaporative dry eye, which occurs when the lipid layer of the tear film is insufficient to slow tear evaporation, is the most common form of dry eyes. The inclusion of lipids in Blink^® Triple Care helps replicate the natural tear film structure, targeting evaporative dry eye by aiming to reduce tear evaporation and improve tear stability. Recent literature confirmed the benefit of a lipid-containing formulation, showing consistent improvements across patient-reported outcomes and clinical assessments in a randomized, double-masked trial.Source: Donnenfeld 2024

Yes. Recently published data found that Blink® Triple Care delivered relief in patients who had used other OTC lubricating eye drops in the past 6 months.Source: Poteet 2025

Yes. Recent literature reported low rates of ocular-related adverse events in a randomized clinical trial of Blink® Triple Care, with a safety profile comparable to non-lipid tears. The study also reported no increase in blurred vision and excellent tolerability, supporting patient acceptance and routine daily use.Source: Donnenfeld 2024

Blink^® Tears features a unique formulation designed to help address the core signs of dry eye including tear film instability, high tear film osmolarity and ocular surface inflammation for instant soothing comfort from dry eye symptoms.

Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.25% is the active ingredient in Blink® Tears.

Blink^® Tears features a unique formulation that works with every blink to restore tear film osmolarity and maximize hydration for long lasting relief, and has been shown to reduce osmolarity for 3 hours post-use.

Blink GelTears^® are lubricating eye drops that have all the advantages of Blink^® Tears with an extra lubricating formula for long-lasting relief from persistent dry eye symptoms.

Blink GelTears^® works immediately, but is uniquely formulated for daytime and nighttime use to provide superior end of day comfort^*.

^*In an Ocular Lubricant questionnaire, comfort ratings were statistically significantly higher for Blink GelTears^® vs. Allergan's Refresh Optive^® Liquid Gel after 7 days and 30 days.

Blink GelTears^® Lubricating Eye Drops contain our highest level of hyaluronate and have a thicker, more viscous lubricating formula for enhanced comfort.

Blink Contacts^® are lubricating eye drops, formulated to work with the eye’s natural tears to help keep your contact lenses feeling fresh and comfortable all day.^*

^*Based on an in home usage study.

Blink Contacts^® Lubricating Eye Drops are safe for daily use when used as directed.

Blink Contacts^® is formulated to lubricate soft and rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses while in-eye or prior to lens insertion.

Blink-N-Clean^® is a contact lens eye drop that provides convenient in-eye contact cleaning and instant moisture, while keeping your lenses feeling fresh and your vision clear.

Our contact lens eye drops contain the ingredient Tyloxapol which can gently remove debris^* and material that can cause irritation and discomfort for soft & RGP lenses.

^*Debris in this context refers to particles that are not supposed to be present on the contact lens, such as degraded lipids.

Blink-N-Clean^® features a dual cleansing formula which gently removes build up and moisturizes your contact lenses while you wear them.