COUNTER CONVERSATIONS

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After watching this short video, you will:

Recognise the common symptoms of dry eye
Be confident recommending the blink eye care range to customers experiencing dry eye

Click for references and safety information

Important Safety Information: Use blink^® Intensive, blink^® Intensive PLUS and blink^® Triple Action for the temporary relief of burning, irritation and discomfort due to dryness of the eye. Use blink Contacts^® drops to lubricate and rewet soft and gas permeable contact lenses to help relieve dryness and irritation that may be associated with lens wear. If you are allergic to any ingredients in blink^® intensive, blink^® intensive PLUS, blink Contacts^® and blink^® Triple Action, do not use it (for some consumers the preservative-free drops might be an alternative). If you experience continued problems (redness, irritation, stinging of the eye or any other condition), immediately stop use of this product and contact your Eye Care Professional. For full list of precautions, read and retain the Package Insert as provided with the product.

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