The present invention addresses the problem of providing an ophthalmic agent that can be used to ameliorate at least one symptom selected from the group consisting of: eye discharge, dull and heavy feeling, eyestrain, blurred vision, red eyes, photophobia, and itchy eyes. Provided is an ophthalmic agent containing (A) hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and (B) vitamin E.本發明的課題在於提供一種可用於改善選自由眼脂生成、鈍重感、眼疲勞、眼睛模糊、充血、羞明感、及眼睛發癢所組成的群組中的至少一種症狀的眼科用劑,且本發明為一種含有(A)羥丙基甲基纖維素、及(B)維生素E類的眼科用劑。