An artificial tear is an ophthalmic agent that protects the corneal epithelium from external influences, providing an emollient and lubricating effect similar to a natural tear.
Useful properties
Keratoprotector - lubricates and softens the epithelium of the cornea. The drug has a high degree of viscosity, therefore prolongs the time of contact with the cornea of the eye. Has an index of refraction of light identical to a natural tear.
The device is able to reproduce, restore and stabilize the optical characteristics of tear fluid, protect the cornea from the irritating effects of other drops, and also to continue the time of action of ophthalmic agents when instillating them into the eye.
- 1. Useful properties of
- 2. Indications for use
- 3. Instructions for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Analogues
- 6. Price
- 7. Reviews
As a rule, the condition of the cornea improves by 3-5day, complete cure is observed on 2-3 weeks of use of the drug.
Indications for use of
Indications for the use of artificial tears are:
- insufficient lacrimation, eyelid deformity, lagophthalmus, ectropion, erosion and trophic ulcers of the cornea, conditions after keratoectomy and keratoplasty, thermal and chemical burns of the conjunctiva and cornea, microdefects of the corneal epithelium, corneal bullous degeneration, keratopathy;
- combined therapy for dry eye syndrome: xerosis, keratosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome;
- irritation of the eyes, provoked by smoke, dust, wind, sun, salt water, cold, with allergies;
- prolonged eye strain when driving a car, working at a computer;
- prolong the action of other ophthalmic drugs or eliminate irritation from their action;
- carrying out diagnostic procedures: eye ultrasound, gonioscopy, electroretinography, electrooculography.
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Instruction for use
The agent is applied conjunctivally: 2 drops of the drug are injected into the conjunctival bag up to 8 times a day( if necessary, every hour is possible).
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of artificial tears are eye diseases of an infectious nature, as well as an increased sensitivity to the components of the drug.
With caution, the agent is prescribed in the acute phase of a chemical burn of the cornea or conjunctiva - until completely cleansed of necrotic tissues or toxic substances.
Special instructions
If contact lenses are used, they must be removed before applying artificial tears and put on after 15 minutes.
After using the drug, temporary loss of vision clarity or other visual disturbances is possible. This can have a negative impact on the ability to drive vehicles or other potentially dangerous mechanisms. In this case, it is recommended that you wait a few minutes before restoring clear vision.
Interaction with other medications
When prescribing this medication with other local ophthalmic products, the interval between use of the drugs should be at least 15 minutes.
Analogs
Lycontin, Oxyal, Vizin pure tear, Vidisik, Oftagel, Systemin Ultra, Inox, Chilozar-Chest, Visomite, Natural tear, Ottolik, Hilo-chest of drawers.
Price
In Russian pharmacies the drug is sold at an average price of 130 rubles. In pharmacies in Ukraine, the average cost of the facility is about 50 hryvnia.
Reviews
1
With a strong wind I got a speck in my eye. The eye rubbed for a long time, trying to pull it out with a handkerchief, washed it with water, but nothing helped. I turned the eyelid to see and remove the mote, but to no avail. The eye daterl to the fact that it was bright red and swollen, and the tears stood out - everything was dry. In general, the eye was in a terrible state, it was late in the street, the hospitals were closed, so I went to the pharmacy for help. The pharmacist offered an artificial tear. Since there was no one else to consult, I bought these drops at random.
After coming home, she dripped 3 drops into the eye, and after 15 minutes she felt obvious relief. Half an hour later I dripped my eyes again, it was moistened, the discomfort disappeared, and my redness decreased significantly, I began to see normally with both eyes. In the morning, the eye dripped again and it all passed. After using the drug, there were no unpleasant sensations or side effects. The drug helped me wonderfully.
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After a while these drops helped to get rid of the mote to my son. He cried, tormented, rubbed his eyes. After instillation of the preparation, the kid became more cheerful after a few minutes - everything went without a trace.
An artificial tear can be stored in an open vial for no more than 4 weeks. My husband often uses the product on the road, when the eyes get tired, or with a long work at the computer.
An artificial tear is a real first aid for the eyes. And most importantly, this drug has no restrictions on use. I often use it in the evening to get rid of overwork, rubbing and dry eyes. Also, the drug is suitable for those who use contact lenses.
2
Recently, I often notice that after work in the eyes there is a feeling of sand, but until recently explained this by eye fatigue as a result of constant work at the computer.
Therefore, during the lunch break, I tried to at least give a little rest to my eyes, but I could not do this all the time, because all my work depends on the computer, and I usually spend at least 8 hours a day, not detached from the monitor.
After suffering for about a week, I went to a doctor who advised me to use an artificial tear. The product is very convenient to use due to an elongated and narrowed to the end of the nozzle - the drops are dosed very easily, the consumption is minimal.
The drops themselves are clear and colorless, odorless, the consistency is slightly thicker than that of water. After instillation the drug is distributed over the surface of the eye and after that for a few minutes everything is blurred, so you have to blink carefully to adjust your eyesight.
But this lasts only a few minutes and does not cause any inconvenience. Also, I did not feel any burning or other unpleasant symptoms. After 15 minutes the drug starts to function and all the unpleasant sensations start to subside - the fatigue of the eyes and burning sensation disappears. In a few days my eyes completely recovered. The drops were effective, and I'm glad that I got rid of the unpleasant sensations in my eyes. Now I use them regularly after a hard and long work at the computer.
3
After spending even a small amount of time at the computer, I begin to feel the carvings, burning and tired eyes, sometimes there is a feeling of sand. Therefore, recently I began to look for a more or less natural remedy for eliminating discomfort in the eyes. Also has found - to them there was an artificial tear. Indications for use are just mine.
The instructions indicate that the active substances of the drug are dextran( a plasma-forming substance) and hypromellose, which has a lubricating and softening effect.
I use an artificial tear as necessary - when there are unpleasant sensations in the eyes: dryness, irritation or fatigue.
It's very convenient to use the tool. It is easy enough to press the bottle, the droplets float smoothly and easily, the drug does not flow and does not splash. Drops are completely painless, almost not palpable, as if the softened water gets into the eye.
After a month of using drops, the need for frequent use has almost disappeared. Drops reduced dryness, irritability and some other unpleasant symptoms in the eyes. Of course, this could not please me, because the constant use of eye drops in my plans is not included.