WHAT’S IN IT?

tHis week: goldeneye eye Ointment DIBROMPROPAMIDINE: The active ingredient, this odourless and colourless liquid has antiseptic properties and treats minor eye or eyelid infections caused by bacteria, such as conjunctivitis and blepharitis. It can also be used as an antibacterial to help clean grazes and wounds. LIQUID PARAFFIN: Used for its moisturising properties, in drops it lubricates the surface of the eye.

POLYETHYLENE: The most common plastic in the world, used to make everything from buckets to fizzy drinks bottles, polyethylene is used in eye drops to help trap moisture, as it absorbs no water, so leaves the eyes moisturised.

MINERAL OIL: This is essentially a refined form of crude oil. In eye care, mineral oil is used to help lubricate the area and treat any dry skin or minor irritations.