GenTeal Lubricant Eye Drops & Ointment

Dry, gritty, tired eyes have a way of intruding on everything — reading, screen work, a windy afternoon outdoors. GenTeal from Alcon is a trusted line of lubricant eye products formulated to relieve that burning, irritation, and discomfort while helping protect the ocular surface from further dryness. Whether your symptoms flare during the day or leave your eyes feeling raw overnight, there's a GenTeal format matched to the timing and severity of your dry eye.

For daytime relief, the Alcon GenTeal Dextran 70 / Hypromellose Eye Lubricant comes in single-use ampules, 36 per box. The preservative-free drops soothe on contact and are gentle enough for frequent use — a practical choice if you find yourself reaching for drops throughout the day or if preservatives tend to irritate your eyes. Single-dose vials also keep each application sterile, which matters for sensitive or post-procedure eyes.

Nighttime dryness calls for something longer-lasting. The Alcon GenTeal P.M. Eye Ointment uses mineral oil and white petrolatum in a 3.5-gram tube to form a lasting protective layer while you sleep. Because ointments briefly blur vision, they're best applied at bedtime — you wake with eyes that feel comfortable rather than stuck and scratchy. Many people pair the two: drops by day, ointment at night, for round-the-clock coverage.

Not sure which to start with? Mild, occasional dryness usually responds well to lubricant drops, while chronic or overnight symptoms benefit from the added staying power of an ointment. If dryness persists despite regular use, it's worth checking with your eye care provider to rule out an underlying cause.

Explore more relief options in our Eye Drops and broader Eye Care collections for solutions covering everything from allergy irritation to daily lubrication.