Eye ointments treat many common eye conditions, such as conjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome, and styes. Some eye ointments are antibiotics, while others are OTC lubricants. Using the proper technique ...

Eye ointments are drugs in a greasy, semisolid form. Your body warmth makes them melt. Once you apply ointment to your eye, it breaks into tiny drops.

After multiple eye drop recalls and warnings, here is how to shop for safe eye drops and use them. CNET. ... Most recently, over 3 million tubes of lubricant eye ointment were recalled, ...