Hydrate
The use of artificial tears remains a first-line defence against dry eye symptoms.1 As our understanding of how the tear film changes in dry-eye patients, so does what we demand from an eye drop. Not all eye drops are created equally and it is important that when selecting the right eye-drop for your patients you consider, among other things, the mucomimetic and hydrating power, the osmolarity, viscosity and pH of the solution.
In more severe cases, as well as artificial tears, you may want to consider punctal occlusion, the Circle of Care has you covered with a range of easy to fit Punctal Plugs.
HydraMed
HydraMed is uniquely formulated with two synergistic lubricants that combine to support the aqueous and mucus layers of the tear film; Hyaluronic Acid (HA) & Tamarind Seed Polysaccharide (TSP).
These preservative-free dry eye drops give soothing and long-lasting relief for mild to moderate dry eyes.
HydraMed Forte
HydraMed Forte uses the same unique TSP + HA formula but with double the HA to ensure soothing and long-lasting relief for moderate to severe dry eyes.
Forte has the highest viscosity available for enhanced retention times.*
*Updated Dry Eye Guide 2020 C.Christie Optician 28 August 2020
EyeGel Plus Lubricating Gel
EyeGel Plus is a lubricating eye gel formulated with 5% Dexpanthenol and Carbomer. This unique combination creates a transparent, protective barrier on the eye’s surface, providing lasting relief from dry eye symptoms.
EyeGel Plus is especially useful for patients suffering from dry eye syndrome and alleviates discomfort from dry eyes caused by environmental factors, prolonged computer use, eye surgery, conjunctivitis, and contact lens wear.
EyeGel Plus is particularly beneficial for:
- Those with dry eye syndrome.
- Individuals experiencing discomfort from environmental factors (wind, sun, air conditioning, smoke).
- Relief from irritation due to prolonged computer use, eye surgery, conjunctivitis, and contact lens wear.
Punctal Plugs
Punctal occlusion is a procedure proven to retain tears on the ocular surface. It is a simple and reversible way of reducing tear drainage that has a good safety profile1.
Who could benefit from plugging?
Dry Eye Disease is now understood to be a continuum with many patients having an aqueous (ADDE) and evaporative (EDE) component that are non-mutually exclusive in contributing their Dry Eye symptoms.
By maintaining a greater volume of natural tears on the ocular surface, punctal occlusion can help reduce patient symptoms regardless of whether ADDE or EDE is the predominant influencing factor.
Circle of Care
The Circle-of-Care is divided into six simple steps, at each point of care you are offered tried and tested Best-in-Class products.
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