Figures & data
Table 1 Examples of dry eye preparations preserved with BAK
Table 2 Examples of preservative-free dry eye preparations
Table 3 Examples of dry eye preparations with alternative preservatives
Figure 1 Decision tree for the use of preserved or preservative-free drops in the treatment of dry eye disease.
Note: *Artificial tears may often be used as an adjunct therapy in combination with other management and treatment options as detailed by TFOS DEWS.Citation4 When drops are considered, the flow diagram is intended to represent the conclusions from this review about the options for inclusion of preservatives in those formulations.
