The present invention relates to an aqueous ophthalmic composition that contains (A) vaseline and (B) at least one selected from the group consisting of a vinyl-based polymer compound, a saccharide, an amino acid, polyalcohol, a preservative, a sulfa drug, a vitamin, an inorganic salt compound, an ocular muscle modulator component, a vasoconstrictor, a stabilizer, polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene glycol, and a vegetable oil.