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We have used many eyelid hygiene products and have found a hypochlorous acid eyelid cleanser to be the most effective in supporting the health of the eyes and eyelids.
Here, I compare two popular hypochlorous acid eyelid hygiene products on their ability to clean eyelids and help support the eyes.
Released in June 2017, Heyedrate Lid & Lash Cleanser is one of the first over-the-counter hypochlorous acid eyelid cleansers, with comparable ingredients to Avenova below.
This is currently my "go-to" product. It is very gentle and I have had great success with my patients.
Avenova is the first prescription, FDA-approved, non-detergent based, non-antibiotic product shown to be successful in the treatment of such common eye conditions as irritated eyes and eyelids.
I used this in my clinic for over two years and had great results. I now use the Heyedrate Lid & Lash Cleanser, due to a lower price and the fact that it is easier for patients to obtain.
Overall, Avenova is a great product and we always recommend that if your doctor has prescribed it for you and it's working, you continue using it.
Avenova is a hypochlorous acid eyelid cleanser. There are quite a few similar cleansers on the market, although the way Avenova is manufactured makes it unique when compared to many of them. While many others use small amounts of sodium hypochlorite in their formula, a byproduct of bleach, Avenova claims they do not. Another alternative that does not use sodium hypochlorite is Heyedrate Lid and Lash Cleanser.
Although Avenova was available only with a prescription or through your doctor’s office for years, it is now available on Amazon in the 20mL variety. You can still get the 40mL through your doctor’s office or pharmacy.
At this time, there is no generic for Avenova, although there are many other similar alternatives on the market.
With a prescription but without insurance, 40mL Avenova will cost around $300 at your pharmacy. You can purchase the 20mL version on Amazon for around $30, although you are unable to use any insurance benefits to pay for this.
