I-Drop Pur Gel
Description
What Is I-Drop Pur Gel?
0.30% viscoadaptive hyaluronic acid. That's the highest concentration in the entire I-Drop line, and it's why this bottle outsells everything else we carry by a wide margin.
The viscoadaptive part matters more than people realize. The gel thickens when your eye is still (reading, sleeping, staring at a screen), then thins out with each blink so it doesn't blur your vision. Preservative-free, safe for contact lenses, and one 10ml bottle gives you roughly 240 drops. That'll last most people two to three months depending on how often you're reaching for it.
I-Drop Pur Gel vs I-Drop Pur: Which One Do You Need?
This is the question we get asked more than anything. Short answer: if your drops wear off inside of 20 minutes, you probably need the Gel.
| I-Drop Pur | I-Drop Pur Gel | |
|---|---|---|
| HA Concentration | 0.18% viscoadaptive | 0.30% viscoadaptive (nearly double) |
| Best For | Mild to moderate dry eye, daytime use when you need something light | Moderate to severe dry eye, longer relief when lighter drops aren't cutting it |
| Consistency | Thinner, feels like water going in | Thicker gel that coats the surface longer |
| Contact Lenses | Yes | Yes |
| Preservative-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Price | $27.95 | $32.95 |
A 45-year-old nurse in Surrey told us she'd been using regular I-Drop Pur three times a day during her shifts and her eyes still felt like sandpaper by 3pm. Switched to the Gel version and the problem went away inside of a week. Not everyone needs the stronger formula. But if you're re-applying more than four times a day, the Gel is probably where you should be.
Both are made by I-MED Pharma, a Canadian company out of Montreal. Same one-way valve bottle, same antibacterial tip, same 12-month shelf life after you open it. The only real difference is how long the relief holds.
How Do You Actually Use This Bottle?
First-timers squeeze way too hard. We hear this constantly. A woman in her sixties from Nanaimo called us because she thought the bottle was broken. It wasn't. The one-way valve just needs a gentle squeeze, not a death grip.
Hold the bottle upside down, line up the blue dot with your eye, and press slowly. One to three drops per eye, two to four times a day or whenever things feel dry. If you wear contacts, put the drops in before inserting your lenses in the morning or after you take them out at night. Store at room temperature. No fridge needed.
Honestly, the bottle design could be more intuitive. But once you get the feel for it, the one-way valve actually keeps things way more sanitary than a regular squeeze bottle.
