Muro 128(Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Ointment, 5%) TWIN PACK, 2 count (Pack of 1)

I've had recurring corneal erosion in both eyes for years, particularly in my right eye after detached retina surgery and later a torn cornea from a poke from a stray piece of straw. It's a terrifying condition that wakens you in the middle of the night when your cornea sticks to the inside of your eye lid, and tears if you either move your eye or open the lids. It literally feels like someone stubbed a cigarette out in your eye, and no pain killers are effective for this condition (mainly because the optic nerve goes straight to the brain whereas painkillers work by interrupting pain signals in the spinal cord). Mine could be severe enough to be debilitating resulting in losing a day's work (or any activity that day). I now use Muro 128 nightly in each eye and (touch wood) have been without incident for a year. I did have corneal abrasion surgery to treat the condition, and that worked for about 6 months (not using Muro 128) before coming back. Since then the Muro ointment has kept the issue at bay. I have tried many other night time ointments and this is the only one that reliably works. I used to balk at the cost and the inconvenience of using an opaque ointment in the eye, but considering the pain it prevents, it's worth every penny.

I have corneal dystrophy and dry eyes. My eye doctor told me to use Muro 128 ointment at night but it is so expensive for little tubes that I went with a cheaper ointment without the sodium chloride. It helped my dry eyes but didn't help my main eye issue. I finally just bought a tube of Muro at the drugstore and used it every night. My eyes were so much more comfortable and I didn't need eye drops at all during the day. I found it here for a little less than the drugstore sells it and bought a two pack and have been buying two packs every since.I have learned to use just a little rather than squeeze a lot into my eyes. Only a very small amount is needed. It immediately lubricates my eyes with no stinging like the liquid/drops version. My eyes get blurry but I am going to sleep so it doesn't matter. When I wake up, my eyes feel refreshed and moist. I wish I could find a generic substitute for a cheaper price - this is basically only petroleum jelly and salt - but I haven't been able to so I will pay the price because my eyes have improved so much and they really are worth whatever it takes to keep them healthy. Muro 128 is keeping my eyes healthy.

I have corneal erosion (EBMD) and dry eyes, and this product was recommended by my eye doctor who is a cornea specialist. It is pricey, but it works to keep my eyes lubricated while I sleep so that my eyelids don't get stuck to the surface of my eye and tear off the cornea - sorry if that's TMI. It's a must have for those of us with the same or similar conditions. Applying this to my eyes is the last thing I do before I climb into bed. It does cloud your vision temporarily, so don't use it right before driving, needing to read something, etc. I have used this product during the day when my eyes were at their worst and needing the extra lubrication, but I made sure my eyes had plenty of time to absorb it before I needed to "really use them". I am never without my Muro, and try to always have at least one spare one too since this product seems to frequently sell out online and at stores. I alternate this product with Akorn's Sodium Chloride 5% Ophthalmic Ointment 0 .12 oz (3. 5 gm) which is comparable, but I use this one slightly more and especially when my eyes are extra dry and/or irritated. If you have dry eyes and use drops during the day, I recommend Refresh Plus Lubricant Eye Drops, 50 Single-Use Containers; I didn't want to use a "single-use" product because I thought it was wasteful, but these single-use eye drops are the only ones on the market that don't have preservatives which can be irritating to the eyes. If you are needing 4 or more drops a day in your eyes, eye drops WITHOUT preservatives are a MUST; I had to learn this the hard way, so I'm trying to spare you that lesson.

Always very good put them in my eyes every morning

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I have used this product for years. It has always been difficult to open the little tubes. But recently it is impossible to open without squirting a lot of it out of the tube when I finally get it open. The little black cap just turns endlessly without actually opening. By the time it is open the whole tube is mangled and the ointment is everywhere. I will not buy this in the future. There are generic ointments available without the frustration involved with this brand.

Since I have Recurrent Corneal Erosions (RCE), it is necessary for me to use ointment every night. My optometrist prescribed this ointment for me. I apply to my right eye, since it is the one that has experienced the erosions. I use the Muro 128 drops in my left eye during the night. This ointment is the only product that has given me relief from erosions (most of the time). I still get them sometimes but, overall, it is effective. Recently, I began taking a supplement called Megahydrate, which is very hydrating to the body and I have noticed a distinct improvement in my eye comfort during the night, and have had no erosions. Since RCE's are caused by dry eye syndrome and dry eye syndrome is caused by lack of hydration, it makes sense to do everything one can to become more hydrated. My goal, of course, is to have no erosion incidents because they are excruciatingly painful, as anyone with this problem can attest.

Exactly as ordered by my eye doctor! Price surprisingly good. I must say these take a bit of adjustment time. Eye ointment is fairly thick and there is a knack to getting it into eyes. No stinging and my eyes no longer burn in morning but I do carefully wash eyes.I had a problem with corneal abrasions, treated with prescription drops. My opthalmologist recommended this salve for nightly use. At first the price was shocking but Amazon had the best price and the comfort made it worth it.