Human research & reviews
Effect of a formulated eye drop with Leptospermum spp honey on tear film properties.
Authors: Tan J et al.
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Study design
Randomised, double-masked controlled trial in participants with dry-eye symptoms
Eye and ocular research
Tested material
Optimel formulated eye drops containing Leptospermum spp honey (Melcare Biomedical), compared with conventional lubricant eye drops (Alcon); a formulated ophthalmic product, not retail food honey or The 3 Beez product.
Limitations
Short-duration, product-specific comparison. Findings do not establish equivalence with retail honey, long-term effects or benefit across every measured outcome.
Funding & conflicts
Not yet transcribed from the primary publication.
Applicability guardrail
Manuka Drops Limited did not conduct or sponsor this work. It did not test The 3 Beez retail product unless the original source explicitly says so. This is research context, not treatment advice.
Scientific reference
Tan J et al. (2020). Effect of a formulated eye drop with Leptospermum spp honey on tear film properties.. The British journal of ophthalmology. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjophthalmol-2019-315160
Editorial record
Responsible publisher: Manuka Drops Limited. Record updated: 2026-09-16. Retraction check recorded: 2026-08-16. Retraction status: checked-no-retraction-signal. Editorial status: pending. Read the methodology.
Limited methods check: Publication abstract and PubMed publication type, 2026-09-16. This checks study design and tested material only; it is not a complete editorial or retraction review.