HYLO Tear – Preservative Free Eyedrops – Sodium Hyluronate 0.1%- Eye Drops to Lubricate Dry Eyes – 10ml

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Read on and learn more about artificial tears and Hylo Forte, a convenient treatment option for dry eyes. Artificial Tears Patients may find some of the delivery systems quite difficult to use so selection may depend upon the dispenser type as much as the lubricant it contains.

Simmons PA, Vehige JG. Clinical performance of a mid-viscosity artificial tear for dry eye treatment. Cornea 2007;26(3):294-302. Release the lower eyelid, and move your eye while open to ensure the gel covers the eye completely. Apply strong and fast pressure on the middle of the base of the bottle using the fingers to release a drop of Hylo Forte to the eye. McCabe E, Narayanan S. Advancements in anti-inflammatory therapy for dry eye syndrome. Optometry 2009; in press.Goto E, Shimazaki J, Monden Y, et al. Low-concentration homogenized castor oil eye drops for noninflamed obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction. Ophthalmology 2002;109(11):2030-5. Recent studies have shown that SH eye drops are useful in improving subjective symptoms (as well as the ocular health) of dry eye patients, treating lipid tear-deficient patients and managing Sjgrens syndrome patients. 16-20 Sodium hyaluronate also seems to have protective effects on the corneal epithelium. 21 A wide variety of therapeutic options are available for dry eye disease. Various treatment strategies, such as artificial tears or rewetting agents (henceforth called artificial tears), punctal plugs, anti-inflammatory agents (topical steroids or oral fatty acids), moisture goggles, secretogogues, autologous serum, prescription immunomodulatory drugs (topical and oral) as well as surgical options, are available for the treatment of dry eye disease. No single artificial tear solution will work for all dry eye patients. Each patients symptoms, complaints and diagnosis will play a role in your selection of the best dry eyedrop for his or her needs.

Perry HD, Donnenfeld ED. Medications for dry eye syndrome: a drug-therapy review. Manag Care 2003;12(12 Suppl):26-32. Before the first application, turn the Hylo Forte down and press onto the bottom until the first drop appears. VitA-POS® OR Xailin Night eye ointment is the recommended alternative to the non-formulary product Lacri-Lube® which has a 1 month expiry once opened; 210 applications per 3.5g tube and is a more expensive alternative.FreshKote eyedrops (Focus Laboratories) are the only brand of artificial tears that require a prescription. The main ingredients of FreshKote include PVA as well as polyvinyl pyrrollidone. FreshKote also includes the companys proprietary Amisol Clear which is intended to stabilize the lipid layer of the tear film and prevent evaporation of the tear fluid. Because the manufacturer of FreshKote describes Amisol Clear as a phospholipid, FreshKote functions somewhat akin to the oil-based tears. Additionally, these eyedrops are designed to achieve better wetting by aiding the combination of all three layers of the tear film. FreshKote has a high oncotic pressure, which helps in increasing ocular surface integrity. 28 And, FreshKote can be used daily on an as needed frequency. 28 There are several brands of eye drops that have Sodium Hyaluronate. One brand that stands out among the rest is Hylo Forte. What Is Hylo Forte? Mertzanis P, Abetz L, Rajagopalan K, et al. The relative burden of dry eye in patients" lives: comparisons to a U.S. normative sample. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2005;46(1):46-50.

Note there are other types in the ' Systane' range ( Ultra, gel, hydration, HD) which are non formulary. Recommended as an option for treating severe keratitis in adult patients with dry eye disease that has not improved despite treatment with tear substitutes If you keep on experiencing irritation and severe eye dryness or if you feel like there’s always sand in your eyes, artificial tears can help deal with these dry eye symptoms. Reddy P, Grad O, Rajagopalan K. The economic burden of dry eye: a conceptual framework and preliminary assessment. Cornea 2004;23(8):751-61. HyloTears Eye Drop is usually instilled whenever needed. Use the number of drops as advised by your doctor. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering any other medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Do not use a bottle if the seal is broken before you open it, if solution changes color, or becomes cloudy. Always wash your hands and do not touch the end of the dropper as this could infect your eye.The Hylo-Tear® (0.1%)& Hylo-Forte® (0.2%) brands are manufactured in a COMOD device which may prove difficult to use in those with dexterity problems. These products have a six month expiry once opened (if used in hospital a 14 day expiry remains) You can get Hylo Forte as a prescription from your eye care provider, or you can buy them without prescription over the counter. Is Hylo Forte The Same As Hycosan Extra? The right amount and quality of tears keep the eyes lubricated and nourished. Our eyes naturally produce up to 15-30 gallons of tear each year. But, certain factors and conditions can cause irregular and insufficient production of tears.