Vita pos is a light paraffin based ointment which also contains vitamin a which has been shown to improve symptoms of blurred vision and tear film stability in dry eyes it has a much softer consistency than some of the older eye ointments and as such is much easier to apply and more comfortable to use it is completely preservative free and remains sterile for up to 3 months from first opening it provides lubrication to the eye surface for at least 6 hoursas vita pos is ointment based it c