Through its unique formulation optive eye drops deliver both lubrication and osmoprotection to the cornea for long lasting symptom relief of dry eyes this dual action formula allows optive to not only lubricate the eye surface but also help restore ocular surface health the active ingredients in optive are sodium carboxymethylcellulose also known as carmellose sodium a lubricant that reduces water loss and glycerol a non blurring long lasting protective moisturiser optive eye