FAQs

GENERAL

The LUMIFY brand began in 2018 with the U.S. introduction of LUMIFY redness reliever eye drops, which significantly reduce redness to help eyes look whiter & brighter. In 2023, Bausch + Lomb expanded the brand in the United States by introducing LUMIFY Eye Illuminations, a line of specialty eye care products specifically developed for the sensitive eye area.

LUMIFY Eye Illuminations is a new line of specialty eye care products scientifically developed for the sensitive eye area by experts at Bausch + Lomb.

Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health organization that has been researching, ideating, and engineering innovative materials, technologies, and eye health solutions with integrity, persistence, and excellence. Its core businesses include over-the-counter supplements, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, lens care products, ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments.

To speak with someone about additional questions about LUMIFY eye drops or LUMIFY EYE ILLUMINATIONS, or to report any concerns with Bausch + Lomb Products, please call 1-888-459-5000. You can also talk to your eye doctor for additional information.

General

Blink® is a family of products by Bausch + Lomb dedicated to relieving dry eyes and contact lens dryness. When dry eyes or dry contacts get in the way of your screen time, Blink helps you get back to work, play, and everything in between.

Blink® dry eye drop products include Blink® Triple Care, Blink GelTears®, Blink® Tears, Blink® Tears Preservative Free and Blink Contacts® for dry contact lenses.

Blink is also available as a contact lens drop, Blink-n-Clean®, for in-eye contact lens cleaning.

And check out our latest, Blink NutriTears®, a clinically proven supplement that goes beyond drops to hydrate eyes from within.

Blink can be purchased online, at most major retailers or direct from Bausch + Lomb at https://shop.justblink.com/.

Blink® eye drops are available in a preservative free formula for gentle relief of dry eye symptoms – check out Blink® Tears Preservative Free Lubricating Eye Drops in single use vials.

Blink Contacts® Lubricating Eye Drops and Blink-N-Clean® Lens Drops are formulated for use with soft and rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses.

The entire portfolio of Blink® dry eye products is formulated for daily use.

No. All Blink® products are available over the counter, including Blink® NutriTears, without a prescription. Find them in the eye care aisle at most major retailers or online.

All Blink® products for dry eyes and contacts have been owned by the eye care experts at Bausch + Lomb since 2023.

Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health organization that is solely focused on protecting and restoring peoples eyesight. Its core businesses include over-the-counter supplements, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, lens care products, and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments.

To speak with someone about additional questions, or to report any concerns with Blink® or any other Bausch + Lomb Products, please call 800-553-5340. You can also speak to your eye care professional for additional information about Blink® products.

Blink® Triple Care Lubricating Eye Drops

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 nano-emulsion lipid within its unique formula.

Blink® Tears Lubricating Eye Drops

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® Tears Preservative Free Lubricating Eye Drops

Preservative Free Blink Tears work with every blink to provide immediate and long-lasting dry eye symptom relief with a formula that is preservative free and gentle on the eyes.

Blink® Tears Preservative Free is available in boxes of 25 single use vials.

Open single use vial by twisting and pulling the tab to remove. Then instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed or as directed by your eye care professional.

Blink GelTears® Lubricating Eye Drops

Blink GelTears® are lubricating eye drops that have all the advantages of Blink® Tears with an extra lubricating formula for longer-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 extra hyaluronate to provide longer lasting relief for moderate to severe dry eye symptoms.

Blink Contacts® Lubricating Eye Drops

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.

Blink Contacts® Lubricating Eye Drops are safe for daily use.

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® Lens Drops

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.

Blink NutriTears®

NutriTears® by Blink from Bausch + Lomb is a clinically proven daily supplement in soft gel form, which targets the key root causes of dry eyes*1.

1Based on a clinical study

NutriTears® works by targeting the key root causes of dry eyes, promoting healthy tear production and helping eyes stay hydrated 33% longer*1.

1Based on a clinical study

NutriTears® was developed with eye care and nutritional experts and features a unique blend of ingredients including Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Curcumin and Vitamin D.

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

*These statements have note 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