title: Issues in the use of preservative-free topicals.
abstract: In a perfect world, patients would use medications as prescribed. In reality, patients may cut corners, especially if they may save money by doing so. Clinicians and pharmacists must acknowledge this tendency, yet at the same time protect patients from using contaminated ophthalmologic agents and strive to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
authors.forename: Henry D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Perry
authors.forename: Eric D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Donnenfeld
mesh_terms: D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004340:Drug Contamination; D015352:Dry Eye Syndromes / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010595:Pharmacists; D011310:Preservatives, Pharmaceutical / Q000009:adverse effects; D012646:Self Administration / Q000592:standards
chemical_list: D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D011310:Preservatives, Pharmaceutical; D016572:Cyclosporine