There is an alternative, but I don't know if it's available in your area. We have Vetericyn opthalmic gel here in our pet stores. It's great for minor eye injuries. I've had kits with both eyes swollen shut from siblings scrapping, and it's healed them in two days. It's a gel, put it on q-tips, gently apply it to the eye area. In less than a day they'll be better, and it works for deep cuts too. There's also a spray for other type wounds as well, really good for bites, etc.