Ocular Lubricants
Getting to grips with the technology
Hycosan has a unique approach to dealing with patients complaining of ocular dryness and contact lens wearers whose eyes sometimes feel dry. Its innovative approach is based around:
- Trusted and beneficial ingredient Sodium Hyaluronate1
- The patented, multi-dose bottle design
Sodium Hyaluronate
- A naturally occurring polysaccharide that is found in the aqueous and vitreous humour
- A viscoelastic, polymer with good water binding properties that reduce evaporation
- Mimics the natural tear film in becoming more elastic during the blink (non-Newtonian)
- Has been shown to increase tear break-up time 2
- Provides significant relief of the symptoms of ‘burning’ and ‘grittiness’ in dry eye2,3
| Sodium Hyaluronate | |
| Open Eye | Blinking Eye |
| Low shear/high viscosity | High shear/low viscosity |
| Protects against tear break-up | Protects against epithelial damage |
| Resists loss from drainage or evaporation | Spreads evenly for good vision |
Multi-dose bottle design
The innovative airless pump action bottle with silver coil containing nozzle ensures:
- Safe and effective delivery through to the very last drop4
- Ideal drop size for mess free application 4
- Preservative free formulation, ideal for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers
- 300 accurately metered doses, just the right size for the eye4
References:
1. Aragona T, et al, Long term treatment
with sodium hyaluronate containing artificial tears reduces damage in patients
with dry eye. Br J Ophthalmol 2002; 86: 181-184
2. Mengher LS, et al. Effect of sodium hylaluronate (0.1%) on break-up time
(NIBUT) in patients with dry eyes. Br J Ophthalmol, 1986; 70: 442-447
3. Laflamme et al. A comparative study of two preservative-free tear
substitutes in the management of severe dry eye. Can J Ophthalmol, 1988; Vol.
23, No. 4: 174-176
4. Atkins N. Hycosan and its new delivery system. Optician, 2006; 231:
16-18
