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Pregnant women at risk of sore, irritated dry feeling eyes

Did you know…?

In a recent survey 42% of women reported suffering with dry, irritated and uncomfortable feeling eyes during pregnancy
Hormonal changes such as those experienced during pregnancy can increase the risk of dry irritated feeling eyes
77% of new mums are unaware this is a side effect of being pregnant

Offering a helping hand is NEW blink® intensive tears protective eye drops. An advanced lubricating drop, which provides long lasting relief from persistent feelings of dry, irritated eyes. Loss of moisture from the eye causes irritable feeling eyes and can also result in a loss of vision quality. blink® intensive tears protective eye drops have an advanced viscosity enhanced formulation that can hold moisture in the eye for over sixty minutes, providing long-lasting protection.

A survey* commissioned by blink® intensive tears protective eye drops, which spoke to 270 new mums, discovered:

42% of respondents suffered with irritated, uncomfortable and dry feeling eyes when pregnant
75% said it was likely to affect reading, 58% cited computer work
53% claimed it interfered with concentration levels and
28% said it zapped energy levels
56% said they didn't relieve symptoms and just 'lived with it
77% did not know dry, irritated and uncomfortable feeling eyes are a side effect of being pregnant

blink® intensive tears protective eye drops help to retain moisture, with good visual quality and increased comfort. Offering a lasting boost to the eye's natural moisture blink® intensive tears protective eye drops are the solution for hydrated feeling eyes.

Comments Sarah, 35, twenty four weeks pregnant, "Towards the end of the day I can find my eyes feeling really sore and tired. It is extremely inconvenient, affecting my concentration and energy levels. Therefore, it was reassuring to discover that it is only a side effect of being pregnant and there is an eye drop designed to relieve my symptoms. Blink intensive tears eyes drops have really helped. They help retain moisture in my eye, offering long lasting comfort throughout the day and night, helping me to enjoy my pregnancy."

So when your eyes are in need of lasting comfort reach for blink® intensive tears protective eye drops to help escape the feeling of dry, irritated eyes.

blink® intensive tears protective eye drops are available in multi-dose bottles and preservative-free single dose vials. Available from selected supermarkets, opticians and pharmacy stores.

For further details visit www.amo-eyecare.com

*Tick box surveyed 270 mothers with children aged 0 - 5 years old - 12.05.08