Optixcare Eye Lube Plus
Optixcare Eye Lube Plus is positioned as a veterinary-specific lubricant designed for canine ocular comfort and protection, offering a thicker, ointment-like gel that creates durable surface coating suitable for frequent use in dogs. Compared with the other products on this list, Optixcare's veterinary-focused formulation and tube packaging make it a cost-effective option for long-term management, trading some immediate visual clarity for extended surface retention that many clinicians prefer for maintenance therapy.
Long-lasting moisture
Vet-formulated shield
Long-lasting moisture
Vet-formulated shield
Review Summary
"Users consistently praise Optixcare Eye Lube Plus for its long-lasting, veterinary-grade lubrication that soothes severe dry eye and corneal issues; a minority mention the price and bulky dispenser as downsides."
Overnight snooze-proof
Veterinary-grade lubricant ointment providing long-lasting ocular protection for exposure and lubrication.
Overnight snooze-proof
Veterinary-grade lubricant ointment providing long-lasting ocular protection for exposure and lubrication.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Optixcare Eye Lube Plus is positioned as a veterinary-specific lubricant designed for canine ocular comfort and protection, offering a thicker, ointment-like gel that creates durable surface coating suitable for frequent use in dogs. Compared with the other products on this list, Optixcare's veterinary-focused formulation and tube packaging make it a cost-effective option for long-term management, trading some immediate visual clarity for extended surface retention that many clinicians prefer for maintenance therapy.
Long-lasting moisture
Vet-formulated shield
Overnight snooze-proof
Veterinary-grade lubricant ointment providing long-lasting ocular protection for exposure and lubrication.
Preservative-free and sterile formulation appropriate for dogs, applied as an ointment for extended contact time.
Long-lasting moisture
Vet-formulated shield
Overnight snooze-proof
Veterinary-grade lubricant ointment providing long-lasting ocular protection for exposure and lubrication.
Preservative-free and sterile formulation appropriate for dogs, applied as an ointment for extended contact time.
$20-40 USD
I-Drop Vet Plus
I-Drop Vet Plus is marketed as a veterinary-adapted drop formulation that balances lubrication with easy multi-dose dispensing for routine canine use, appealing to clinics that need straightforward dosing and wide availability. Relative to thicker gels and premium repair drops listed here, I-Drop Vet Plus tends to offer a middle ground of good ocular comfort, lower per-dose cost than some specialty repair products, and simpler integration into treatment plans where frequent rewetting is preferred.
Preservative-free comfort
Lightweight relief
Preservative-free comfort
Lightweight relief
Review Summary
"I-Drop Vet Plus is generally regarded as an effective, affordable veterinary tear substitute that provides good relief and easy application; a few users report mild irritation or needing frequent reapplication."
Puppy-approved wink
Preservative-free ophthalmic solution designed for veterinary use to minimize irritation with frequent dosing.
Puppy-approved wink
Preservative-free ophthalmic solution designed for veterinary use to minimize irritation with frequent dosing.
Increased Safety & Security
I-Drop Vet Plus is marketed as a veterinary-adapted drop formulation that balances lubrication with easy multi-dose dispensing for routine canine use, appealing to clinics that need straightforward dosing and wide availability. Relative to thicker gels and premium repair drops listed here, I-Drop Vet Plus tends to offer a middle ground of good ocular comfort, lower per-dose cost than some specialty repair products, and simpler integration into treatment plans where frequent rewetting is preferred.
Preservative-free comfort
Lightweight relief
Puppy-approved wink
Preservative-free ophthalmic solution designed for veterinary use to minimize irritation with frequent dosing.
Often packaged in single-dose vials to reduce contamination risk and maintain sterility between applications.
Preservative-free comfort
Lightweight relief
Puppy-approved wink
Preservative-free ophthalmic solution designed for veterinary use to minimize irritation with frequent dosing.
Often packaged in single-dose vials to reduce contamination risk and maintain sterility between applications.
$15-35 USD
Remend Corneal Repair Eye Drops
Remend Corneal Repair Eye Drops are positioned as a prescription-grade option focused on supporting corneal healing processes rather than only surface lubrication, making them a go-to when clinicians prioritize repair-oriented therapy in canine corneal disease. Compared to general lubricants on this list, Remend typically carries a higher unit cost but offers technical advantages aimed at tissue support and recovery, so it is selected when clinical signs indicate a need beyond routine tear replacement.
Promotes corneal healing
Soothes painful eyes
Promotes corneal healing
Soothes painful eyes
Review Summary
"Many owners report Remend Corneal Repair helps speed corneal healing and reduces discomfort for ulcers and abrasions, though some note variable results and emphasize it works best alongside veterinary care."
Repair-boost magic
Formulated specifically to support corneal epithelial healing and reduce corneal surface inflammation.
Repair-boost magic
Formulated specifically to support corneal epithelial healing and reduce corneal surface inflammation.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Remend Corneal Repair Eye Drops are positioned as a prescription-grade option focused on supporting corneal healing processes rather than only surface lubrication, making them a go-to when clinicians prioritize repair-oriented therapy in canine corneal disease. Compared to general lubricants on this list, Remend typically carries a higher unit cost but offers technical advantages aimed at tissue support and recovery, so it is selected when clinical signs indicate a need beyond routine tear replacement.
Promotes corneal healing
Soothes painful eyes
Repair-boost magic
Formulated specifically to support corneal epithelial healing and reduce corneal surface inflammation.
Veterinary prescription product indicated for corneal ulcers, erosions and compromised epithelial surfaces.
Promotes corneal healing
Soothes painful eyes
Repair-boost magic
Formulated specifically to support corneal epithelial healing and reduce corneal surface inflammation.
Veterinary prescription product indicated for corneal ulcers, erosions and compromised epithelial surfaces.
$40-80 USD
Viscotears Liquid Gel
Viscotears Liquid Gel provides a liquid-to-gel hybrid formulation that delivers longer-lasting ocular surface protection with less immediate blurring than traditional ointments, making it attractive for dogs that need sustained lubrication without heavy residue. As an often off-label but widely used option in veterinary practice, Viscotears combines the manufacturing scale and distribution strength of a large pharmaceutical company with a mid-range price point, offering clinics a balance of durability and availability compared with niche veterinary-only products.
Gel-like cushion
Long-wear protection
Gel-like cushion
Long-wear protection
Review Summary
"Viscotears Liquid Gel is praised for strong, long-lasting lubrication, but users commonly complain of temporary blurriness, stickiness, and a heavy gel feel after application."
Nighttime eye-blanket
Thicker gel formulation providing prolonged surface retention for overnight or long-interval relief.
Nighttime eye-blanket
Thicker gel formulation providing prolonged surface retention for overnight or long-interval relief.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Viscotears Liquid Gel provides a liquid-to-gel hybrid formulation that delivers longer-lasting ocular surface protection with less immediate blurring than traditional ointments, making it attractive for dogs that need sustained lubrication without heavy residue. As an often off-label but widely used option in veterinary practice, Viscotears combines the manufacturing scale and distribution strength of a large pharmaceutical company with a mid-range price point, offering clinics a balance of durability and availability compared with niche veterinary-only products.
Gel-like cushion
Long-wear protection
Nighttime eye-blanket
Thicker gel formulation providing prolonged surface retention for overnight or long-interval relief.
OTC human product commonly used in veterinary practice when extended lubrication is needed.
Gel-like cushion
Long-wear protection
Nighttime eye-blanket
Thicker gel formulation providing prolonged surface retention for overnight or long-interval relief.
OTC human product commonly used in veterinary practice when extended lubrication is needed.
$10-25 USD
Systane Ultra Lubricant Eye Drops
Systane Ultra is a market-leading tear stabilizer originally developed for human dry eye that is commonly used under veterinary guidance for dogs needing high-performance tear film support; it is noted for its advanced formulation that improves comfort and retention. Compared with the veterinary-specific and repair-focused products in this list, Systane Ultra leverages large-scale R&D and distribution to deliver consistent quality and broad availability, though it can be a premium-priced option and is typically used when clinicians want a high-performing human formulation adapted for canine patients.
Fast-acting relief
Broad lubrication
Fast-acting relief
Broad lubrication
Review Summary
"Systane Ultra is widely used for moderate dry eye and provides quick, noticeable relief and improved comfort; some users require frequent dosing and report transient stinging or blurred vision."
Blink-happy finish
Dual-action formula delivering immediate relief and extended moisture for dry ocular surfaces.
Blink-happy finish
Dual-action formula delivering immediate relief and extended moisture for dry ocular surfaces.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Systane Ultra is a market-leading tear stabilizer originally developed for human dry eye that is commonly used under veterinary guidance for dogs needing high-performance tear film support; it is noted for its advanced formulation that improves comfort and retention. Compared with the veterinary-specific and repair-focused products in this list, Systane Ultra leverages large-scale R&D and distribution to deliver consistent quality and broad availability, though it can be a premium-priced option and is typically used when clinicians want a high-performing human formulation adapted for canine patients.
Fast-acting relief
Broad lubrication
Blink-happy finish
Dual-action formula delivering immediate relief and extended moisture for dry ocular surfaces.
Widely available OTC brand often used as an adjunct or temporary measure in veterinary cases.
Fast-acting relief
Broad lubrication
Blink-happy finish
Dual-action formula delivering immediate relief and extended moisture for dry ocular surfaces.
Widely available OTC brand often used as an adjunct or temporary measure in veterinary cases.
$15-30 USD