As someone with chronic dry eyes, I've tried countless drops, but Blink GelTears is the only one that truly lasts. The gel-like consistency feels weird at first—like a cool, soothing blanket over your eyeballs—but within minutes, the gritty, burning sensation vanishes.

I use them right before bed because they create this protective moisture barrier. Yes, you’ll wake up with slight crustiness (like morning eye sandcastles), but it’s a fair trade for zero midnight dryness emergencies. Pro tip: blink like you’re sending Morse code after applying—it helps spread the gel evenly.

During screen marathons, these drops are my secret weapon. Unlike watery alternatives that evaporate in 30 minutes, Blink keeps my eyes comfortably hydrated for hours. The slight blurriness post-application? Totally worth it—I just pretend I’m in a soft-focus romantic movie for two minutes.

Fun fact: I even tested these during a desert road trip. Wind + AC + dust = normally miserable eyes, but with Blink, my eyes stayed so moist I almost forgot I wasn’t a camel. The hyaluronate in these is like giving your eyes a tall drink of water with electrolytes.

The price initially made me hesitate, but one bottle lasts forever since you need fewer applications. My ophthalmologist actually nodded approvingly when she saw these on my desk—apparently even eye doctors geek out over good lubricants.