--- product_id: 22620643 title: "Optive Gel Drops Lubricant Eye Gel For Dry Eyes, 0.33 Oz Sterile" brand: "refresh" price: "R597" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 category: "Refresh" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/22620643-optive-gel-drops-lubricant-eye-gel-for-dry-eyes-0 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Extended relief up to hours HydroCell tech for deep hydration #1 doctor recommended 30+ years Optive Gel Drops Lubricant Eye Gel For Dry Eyes, 0.33 Oz Sterile **Brand:** refresh **Price:** R597 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 👁️‍🗨️ Refresh your eyes, refresh your day — comfort that won’t quit! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Optive Gel Drops Lubricant Eye Gel For Dry Eyes, 0.33 Oz Sterile by refresh - **How much does it cost?** R597 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/22620643-optive-gel-drops-lubricant-eye-gel-for-dry-eyes-0) ## Best For - refresh enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted refresh brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **All-day soothing hydration:** Experience lasting comfort that keeps dryness and irritation at bay from morning meetings to late-night screen time. - • **Advanced HydroCell technology:** Locks in moisture by maintaining cell volume on your eye’s surface for superior, natural hydration. - • **Preservative-free & non-blurring:** Use anytime without the annoying blurry vision or irritation—perfect for busy, on-the-go lifestyles. - • **Trusted by professionals for 30+ years:** Join millions who rely on the #1 doctor recommended eye gel for clinically proven dry eye relief. - • **Gel-like performance with drop-like ease:** Feels lightweight on your eyes but delivers the rich, protective gel barrier you need for extended relief. ## Overview Refresh Optive Gel Drops is a sterile, preservative-free eye lubricant gel designed to provide extended relief from dry, irritated eyes. Featuring HydroCell technology, it hydrates and maintains cell volume on the eye surface, delivering lasting comfort without blurring vision. Clinically trusted and #1 doctor recommended for over 30 years, this 0.33 oz bottle is perfect for adults seeking reliable, anytime eye hydration and protection. ## Description REFRESH GEL DROPS Lubricant Eye Gel is our most comprehensive gel formula that delivers extended relief plus protection from dryness, burning, irritation, and discomfort in the eyes—day or night. It also features HydroCell technology which enables hydration and maintains the volume of cells on the eye's surface. REFRESH GEL DROPS is designed to feel like a drop but works like a gel for lasting comfort. TRUST YOUR EYES TO REFRESH—Number 1 doctor recommended with over 30 years of experience. (REFRESH Family of Products, Ipsos Healthcare, 2021 REFRESH ECP Recommendation Survey.). Review: No blurry vision - Good drops. You can use in daytime, they don’t make your sight blurred, but the moisture seems to last. Doesn’t burn when applying. Dropper is easy to use for old hands. Review: My favorite cellulose-based Refresh drops! - I've come to favor all the Refresh drops with cellulose in them and these are my favorite in a bottle with Celluvisc being my favorite individual use eye droppers. They seem to last longer than most drops although it takes a few more minutes for my vision to clear than with the omega-3 formula. I've given up on the ointments at bedtime although I sometimes need repeat drops when I'm up in the night. I just got tired of having "smear vision" all morning. These larger bottles are convenient, cheaper, and save the world some disposable plastic over the individual use packaging. They are also preservative free so there's no eye irritation. Just don't touch the tip or you'll need to throw them out sooner than expected. They are good for 90 days although mine run out long before that. I keep one bottle upstairs and one in the kitchen and use them throughout the day. As long as I have some individual use ones with me when I go out I'm all set. The entire line of Refresh drops is highly recommended! ## Features - Extended relief plus protection for dry, irritated eyes - Our most comprehensive gel formula - Anytime relief, day or night - Feels like a drop but works like a gel for lasting comfort - Hydrocell technology enables hydration and maintains the volume of cells on the eye's surface - #1 doctor recommended with over 30 years of experience; REFRESH Family of Products, Ipsos Healthcare, 2021 REFRESH ECP Recommendation Survey. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B018GXS7WK | | Active Ingredients | Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5% and Glycerin 0.9%. Purpose: Eye lubricants. | | Additional Features | For the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun. May be used as a protectant against further irritation. | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #2,197 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #11 in Moisturizing Eye Drops #49 in Vision Products #270 in Sales & Deals | | Brand | Refresh | | Brand Name | Refresh | | Container Type | Bottle | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 10,446 Reviews | | Dosage Form | Gel | | Flavor | No Flavor | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00300235459100 | | Item Dimensions | 1.13 x 1.75 x 3.5 inches | | Item Form | Gel | | Item Weight | 0.34 Ounces | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 1.13 x 1.75 x 3.5 inches | | Manufacturer | Allergan, Inc. (Health and Personal Care) | | Manufacturer Part Number | 95459 | | Model Name | 95459 | | Model Number | 95459 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Benefits | Eye Care, Hydration | | Specific Uses For Product | Dry Eye | | Target Use Body Part | Eyes | | UPC | 300235459100 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Refresh - **Item Weight:** 0.34 Ounces - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 1.13 x 1.75 x 3.5 inches - **Product Benefits:** Eye Care, Hydration - **Specific Uses For Product:** Dry Eye ## Images ![Optive Gel Drops Lubricant Eye Gel For Dry Eyes, 0.33 Oz Sterile - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FQNSQgvDL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: So how many drops are in one bottle. Thanks.** A: 200 - A standard eyedropper dispenses 0.05 ml per drop, meaning there are 20 drops in 1 milliliter of medication. Let's do the math: a 5 ml bottle has 100 doses and a 10 ml bottle has 200 doses. (Most eyedrop prescriptions are dispensed in either 5 or 10ml bottles.)blogs.webmd.com/eye-on-vision/.../how-many-drops-are-in-that-eyedrop-bottle.html **Q: Mine has an expiration date, but the container says to 'discard 90 days after opening?** A: I'd be careful about using any eye drop past the expiration / 90 days after opening date. In 2020 I used some eye drops (not these specifically) that were not expired but had been open for about a year. I got a nasty eye infection and spent far more on treating that than a new bottle would cost. **Q: What is the estimated expiration date after purchase? 1 year?** A: I believe it says, ONCE OPENED DISPOSE AFTER 90 DAYS. Believe it's standard for all eye drops bc of bacteria in the air, the more the tip end is exposed, the more likely an infection can result. I've been long time users tho and use beyond the 90 days. I do not use if past expiration. I was sent the wrong kind! If it doesn't say GEL on it, then it's not the same. Lubricate does not mean gel. Won't let me do a return so I'm going to contact Amazon customer service bc it's not ok to say not returnable when they make error. **Q: Does this help with itchy eyes?** A: I have very dry eyes and the eye drops work very well for it. My eyes do not itch whereas I cannot answer a question regarding itching. I hope there is an answer for you. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No blurry vision *by C***8 on June 7, 2026* Good drops. You can use in daytime, they don’t make your sight blurred, but the moisture seems to last. Doesn’t burn when applying. Dropper is easy to use for old hands. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite cellulose-based Refresh drops! *by P***N on April 19, 2026* I've come to favor all the Refresh drops with cellulose in them and these are my favorite in a bottle with Celluvisc being my favorite individual use eye droppers. They seem to last longer than most drops although it takes a few more minutes for my vision to clear than with the omega-3 formula. I've given up on the ointments at bedtime although I sometimes need repeat drops when I'm up in the night. I just got tired of having "smear vision" all morning. These larger bottles are convenient, cheaper, and save the world some disposable plastic over the individual use packaging. They are also preservative free so there's no eye irritation. Just don't touch the tip or you'll need to throw them out sooner than expected. They are good for 90 days although mine run out long before that. I keep one bottle upstairs and one in the kitchen and use them throughout the day. As long as I have some individual use ones with me when I go out I'm all set. The entire line of Refresh drops is highly recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Severe Dry Eyes *by L***Z on May 22, 2026* Instant relief, wish I got it sooner. Will absolutely buy again ## Frequently Bought Together - Refresh Optive Gel Drops Lubricant Eye Gel For Dry Eyes, 0.33 Oz Sterile - Refresh Optive MEGA-3 Lubricant Eye Drops Preservative-Free Artificial Tears, 0.01 fl oz (0.4 mL), 60 Single-Use Containers - Systane Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment 3.5g Tube --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/22620643-optive-gel-drops-lubricant-eye-gel-for-dry-eyes-0](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/22620643-optive-gel-drops-lubricant-eye-gel-for-dry-eyes-0) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-06-25*