Visine Lr Discontinued? (Page 35)

Having problems finding this product. Has it been discontinued and if so, do you know why?

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No luck with Opcon-A for me, but just my two cents. Not only were my eyes still red, they were very dry & my pupils were dilated! Still on the hunt :/

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Opcon-A also contains less of the redness reliever Naphazoline Hydrochloride. It appears that 0.03% is the maximum amount to include in these eye drops.

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Yesterday, I received a very nice, substantial letter from Walgreens. :-)

I'll just paraphrase:

Walgreens thanked me for my letter and acknowledged they had received an official response from Johnson & Johnson that Visine LR has been discontinued.

They said Johnson & Johnson recommends Visine Maximum Redness Relief Formula with "HYDROBLEND." It contains the redness relief ingredient "tetrahydrozoline HCl and 3 moisturizers that soothe, restore and protect eyes for up to 10 hours of comfort. They also said these eye drops are available at Walgreens and I will receive some samples from J&J. That was nice.

Lastly, the letter said the Walgreens team works diligently to bring their customers the best products, and they will take into consideration the oxymetazoline ingredient.

Very pleased again. A very well-written letter that was personally signed.

Has anyone here yet tried the Visine with Hydroblend?

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I guess I was hoping Visine with Hydroblend was something new. It's not. It's on all the shelves.

I checked online and one review for it was poor. A former Visine LR user was very disappointed. She said Visine LR was the only Visine product that worked for her.

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Hi Rhonda,

I just received the same information from Walgreen's. They talked about the Visine Hydroblend and sending me samples as well. They also said they appreciate the information about the lack of eyedrops with oxymetazoline being on the market.

Perhaps more importantly, I also heard from the Johnson and Johnson Representative for the Walgreen's store. She informed me that Visine LR has been discontinued (we all know that) and that there AREN'T any plans to bring it back NOR to create any OTHER eyedrops with oxymetazoline.

I believe that I have tried the Visine Hydroblend drops without any luck. For me, I unfortunately happen to be a person that is best helped with oxymetazoline.

Good luck to you.

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Christina,

Since the other day, I have done a lot more reading about Visine with Hydroblend. Overwhelmingly bad reviews. It's surely a dud.

We need more people to write these companies. One or a few letters won't get us anywhere. It won't bring change.

I know a lot of bloggers here are good writers, so people, please write and let your voices be heard. Phone calls have never proved very effective for getting people to really listen to what you're saying.. People hear your words, but later on, they forget about what you said. A letter is proof and weightier. It's tangible.

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No, I have not. I have tried the Visine Maximum Readness product but it did NOT work for me.

The producduct that DOES seem to work well for me is the Clear Eyes Maximum Readness product.

So far so good.

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Has anyone diluted Afrin and used it ? Walmart generic Equate at $1.77 has oxymetazoline (active ingredient) and needs concentration to be reduced by half (easy enough with sterile water). Has anyone used it and what is your opinion ? I have about 3 weeks of Visine LR left and am ready to "mix" and try.....just wanted opinions ! Thanks!

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As I shared months ago, the only product that is working for me (not as well as Visine LR) is Clear Eyes Maximum Redness Relief.

I feel compelled to load up the cabinet for fear this will too become extinct. ;)

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Yes indeed. Clear Eyes Maximum Redness works. Have to apply it more often though. I have bottles of it everywhere. All other products are useless.

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This is just unbelievable!!! I'm reading all your comments with different methods and nothing is done about bringing Visine LR back or at least w/similar ingredients. Opcon A works well my eyes are not red but it stings a little. It's not the best lubricant, however takes the red out.

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Ok I am also seeing Visine LR on eBay but it starts at $75 upwards of $95! Would anybody actually pay this much for a discontinued OTC product?!

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People are...and more ! Seen folks paying over $100

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I have done it. It works. Used one drop of Afrin to two drops of Visine tears. Result is same as using the real Visine LR. At this point, if Visine LR does not come back, I will continue to use this alternative...........as it works. There are many who are afraid to take matters into their own hands........and I understand it. However, I have yet to find a viable alternative. And, I am not going to pay 100/bottle on ebay.....not worth it. Yes, I can still see the same way I did when I was using Visine LR..........no side effects.

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Guys, I'm looking into investing in a custom Oxymetazoline eye drop product - either from overseas or locally produced in the USA. I don't want to waste my time and money if there is no interest , however. If you would be interested in such a product - please let me know.

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At this point, I'd try any oxymetazoline eye drops as long as it comes from a reliable source and it's "safe."

I've been using B+L's Max. Redness Relief (and using my last bottle of Visine LR only out of necessity). Honestly, B+L is better than nothing, but it still can't take the place of oxymetazoline based drops.

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What about Zoamet drops which are manufactured in India? It appears to contain Oxymetazoline as the active ingredient.

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Prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension USP 1% eye drops are the best. They are available in 5 ml. or 10 ml. bottles by prescription only.

I have been using them for over a decade on an "as-needed" basis. It use to cost $5 per bottle, but for some reason the price jumped to $80 per bottle over the last 3 years. I get mine at the Costco or Target pharmacy.

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Hi Gregmech26,

That's great and all, but I'll bet a lot of us here and out in "unemployment land" cannot afford to purchase eye drops for $80. Yikes!

Unfortunately, I believe many of these companies are taking advantage of folks because they can... and it is absolutely ridiculous. Low integrity and a lot of greed.

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Have inquired on Visine website twice with no response. Great customer service Visine, just ignore them!!

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