Sodium hyaluronate eye drops

On this page • • • • • What are Sodium Hyaluronate eye drops used for? Sodium Hyaluronate eye drops are lubricating eye drops for dry eyes. They can be used to protect your eye from irritations such as contact lenses, dry air and to provide relief after an injury to the eye such as a corneal abrasion. A corneal abrasion is a scratch or graze to the clear front surface of the eye called the cornea. How are Sodium Hyaluronate eye drops given? Dose: Two drops should be applied to your affected eye four times a day. You can use further drops to provide relief from dryness or irritation if necessary. The eye drops should be applied to your affected eye following the instructions below. To apply the eye drops: 1. Wash your hands. 2. Remove the cap from the bottle. 3. Tilt your head back and look up. 4. Hold the bottle upside down above your eye. 5. Gently pull down the lower lid to form a sac and look up at the bottle. 6. Carefully squeeze the sides of the bottle to drop two drops into the sac of your lower lid then blink to spread the eye drop across the surface of the eye. 7. Screw the cap back on the bottle after use. How to administer eyedrops Try to avoid touching the dropper tip with your fingers, eye lashes, or to the eye itself. If this does happen, wipe the dropper tip with a clean dry tissue. Screw the cap back on the bottle after use to keep it clean for next time. Do not worry if you get a few extra drops in your eye. This will not be harmful; you cannot overdose or ...

Usual Adult Dose for: • Additional dosage information: • • • Usual Adult Dose for Ophthalmic Viscoelastic Agent A sufficient volume is infused into the anterior chamber to facilitate cataract extraction and intraocular lens insertion, corneal transplant surgery, glaucoma filtration surgery, and procedures for retinal reattachment. Renal Dose Adjustments Data not available Liver Dose Adjustments Data not available Dialysis Data not available

Sodium hyaluronate for dry eyes Artelac, Blink Intensive, Clinitas, Hycosan, Hylo-Forte, Xailin HA In this article • About sodium hyaluronate eye drops • Before using sodium hyaluronate • How to use sodium hyaluronate eye drops • Getting the most from your treatment • Can sodium hyaluronate eye drops cause problems? • How to store sodium hyaluronate eye drops • Important information about all medicines Type of medicine Eye lubricant Used for Dry eyes Also called Aeon Protect®; Artelac Splash®; Artelac Rebalance®; Blink Intensive®; Clinitas®; Evolve HA®; Eyezin XL®; Hyabak®; Hycosan®;HydraMed®; Hylo-Care®;Hylo-Forte®; Hylo-Tear®; Hy-Opti®; Lubristil®; Ocu-Lube HA®; Ocusan®; Oftaox®; Optive Fusion®; Oxyal®; PF Drops®; Thealoz Duo®; Vismed®; VIZhyal®; Xailin HA® Available as Eye drops and single-use units Sodium hyaluronate eye drops are also known as 'artificial tears'. There are several different brands of eye drops that contain sodium hyaluronate as an ingredient. Many of these are listed in the table above. You may be prescribed the drops by a doctor, or you can buy them without a prescription at a pharmacy. How to use sodium hyaluronate eye drops • Wash your hands well before you use the drops. • Remove the cap from the bottle (or the tip of the unit if you are using a single-use unit). • Tilt your head back a little and pull the lower lid of your eye downwards to form a pocket. • Hold the bottle (or single-use unit) upside down near to your eye. Try not to touch your ey...

Sodium hyaluronate is a derivative of hyaluronic acid. It has many uses, including the treatment of arthritis, dry eyes, ulcers, and wounds. It is also present in skin care products and cosmetics. Sodium hyaluronate is a humectant, which means that it attracts moisture. People can use it topically in creams and serums to hydrate the skin. Also, the In this article, we explore what sodium hyaluronate is, what it does, how people can use it, and whether there are risks. Sodium hyaluronate and hyaluronic acid have similar properties. Both attract and bind to water, making them useful for hydrating the skin. There are some differences. For example, hyaluronic acid Sodium hyaluronate is also more stable than hyaluronic acid and less prone to oxidation, which is why it often appears in skin care products. Companies do not always distinguish between hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate on product labels. Because “hyaluronic acid” is a more recognizable term, they may use this on the label when the product actually contains sodium hyaluronate. Some of the benefits of using sodium hyaluronate or hyaluronic acid on the skin include: • Hydration: Sodium hyaluronate attracts and binds moisture to the skin, which can help reduce dryness. Because it is not an oil, it can hydrate oily and • Active ingredient enhancement: Because it penetrates into the skin, it can • Tissue repair: Doctors can use topical treatments containing sodium hyaluronate to help wounds heal and tissues repair. S...

Dry eye disease is observed often in our practice as primary eye care providers. In general, dry eye is characterized as a disease that occurs due to increased tear evaporation or decreased tear secretion that resulted in symptoms of ocular irritation. 1 The recent International Dry Eye WorkShop (DEWS) defined dry eye disease as follows: Dry eye is a multifactorial disease of the tears and ocular surface that results in symptoms of discomfort, visual disturbance, and tear film instability with potential damage to the ocular surface. It is accompanied by increased osmolarity of the tear film and inflammation of the ocular surface. 2 As outlined in the DEWS definition, dry eye disease not only causes ocular irritation, but also affects the quality of the patients visual acuity and can affect the integrity of the ocular surface. Estimates of the prevalence of dry eye vary considerably between different populations of the world. In the United States, it is thought that dry eye occurs in 5% to 30% of the population. 3 As practitioners, we are well aware that this disease affects women more than men and also increases in incidence in the older population. 3 Dry eye disease does cause significant economic burdens on the patient through the costs for obtaining treatment, follow-up visits, additional testing and loss of working hours. 4 Furthermore, it has been shown that dry eye disease affects the quality of life of a patient. 5 A wide variety of therapeutic options are available...

Overview What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic (pronounced hi-ah-lew-ron-ic) acid — also known as hyaluronan or hyaluronate — is a gooey, slippery substance that your body produces naturally. Scientists have found hyaluronic acid throughout the body, especially in eyes, joints and skin. What does hyaluronic acid do for you? Hyaluronic acid is a remarkable substance because of all the benefits and uses it has in your body. Here are just a few of the benefits of hyaluronic acid: • It helps things move smoothly. Hyaluronic acid helps your joints work like a well-oiled machine. It prevents pain and injury from bones grinding against each other. • It helps keep things hydrated. Hyaluronic acid is very good at retaining water. A quarter-teaspoon of hyaluronic acid holds about one and a half gallons of water. That’s why hyaluronic acid is often used for treating • It makes your skin flexible. Hyaluronic acid helps skin stretch and flex and reduces How is it made? Hyaluronic acid is often produced by fermenting certain types of bacteria. Rooster combs (the red, Mohawk-like growth on top of a rooster’s head and face) are also a common source. Is hyaluronic acid safe? Yes. Research shows that hyaluronic acid is safe to use. Reactions or adverse effects from hyaluronic acid are rare, and it’s safe to use if you’re pregnant or nursing. How does hyaluronic acid interact with other products? Products that combine hyaluronic acid with other medications or compounds may have some risks of s...