Aptar Pharma's Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser

Aptar Pharma presents Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser (OSD), an entirely new system for the application of preservative-free ophthalmic formulations.

[@Zacharia503]

I really can't get this thing to work; even following your video, the drop that is expelled is not big enough to fall from the orifice under its own weight. I cannot exert enough pressure to get a larger drop to form. Also, the flat top makes it very difficult to judge how close the dropper is to the eye. To make things worse, holding the bottom eyelid down for a much longer period than with a standard dropper is causing redness, soreness and inflammation. So I'm going back to my old Bimatoprost with preservative and take my chances. I hope that whoever designed this doesn't have to use it.

[@Zacharia503]

Do I have to maintain pressure after the initial squeeze? I've just started using your dispenser after 15 years of standard droppers, and I'm having problems with it. If I release pressure on the dispenser does it suck the liquid back in?

[@AptarDispensing]

Thank you for reaching out. The tip seal mechanism of the OSD prevents the liquid from being sucked back into the system. The residual drop at the tip of the OSD shows how reliably the OSD works. That means that you can release the pressure from the bottle directly after dispensing a drop.

[@Zacharia503]

@@AptarDispensing Buthow can I dispense a drop as easily as you say? I have to squeze the bottle for so long (and hard!) that I can only do it whilst lying down. Even then, I sometimes can't keep the pressure up or increase it enough to get a drop.

[@AptarDispensing]

Thank you for your feedback. In order for us to be able to advise you best, please contact us via our website. Please use the Contact Us button on the top right corner of the aptar.com page and your query will be directed quickly to an Aptar Pharma representative.

[@Zacharia503]

I have finally discovered how to make this thing work. You need to squeeze it much harder than a standard dispenser; and I mean much harder. It then dispenses the drop with no further problems. Unfortunately, the instruction sheet says, "Don't squeeze too hard." Define 'Too Hard'......

[@Zacharia503]

Single use dispenser; from first touch, picking up from bag, twisting off top, applying to both eyes, 34 seconds. Standard eyedropper, 13 seconds. Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser (new) 3 minutes 7 seconds for ONE EYE! I've been using eyedrops for over 12 years. I'm not stupid, suffering from Dementia or permanently drunk. Why is your OSD so difficult to use?

[@petersorensen4396]

I guess you are stupid! I am 82 years old and using it for a couple of days now! It takes longer true. but not so very complicated as you say.

[@Zacharia503]

@@petersorensen4396 Hope it makes you feel better, insulting someone. I stand by what I said.

[@Hiyo240]

This drop is not working with me so bad and expensive

[@mariaelidaroldan2210]

Para que sirve

[@TRBChemedicaUKLtd]

First used for VISMED MULTI vismed.trbchemedica.co.uk/products/vismed-multi back in 2012.

[@paulp6397]

This design is rubbish. It is almost impossible to use and wastes product.

[@Zacharia503]

Shakey Pitt
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I have finally discovered how to make this thing work. You need to squeeze it much harder than a standard dispenser; and I mean much harder. It then dispenses the drop with no further problems. Unfortunately, the instruction sheet says, "Don't squeeze too hard." Define 'Too Hard'...... Stick with it, Paul....