HYLO Forte - Preservative Free Lubricating Eye Drops - for Treatment of Severe and Persistant Dry Eyes - 10ml

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Whenever you blink, a protective layer of basal tears forms to avoid friction from irritating your eyes. If exposed to irritants, reflex tears help wash them away, keeping the surface of the eye smooth and clean. We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for this medicine. You can ask your pharmacist.This medicine is Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS.

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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems Data sources 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? Too much exposure to wind, air conditioning and sunlight or too much computer use and reading can cause the eyes to dry out. Eye conditions like Meibomian Gland Dysfunction can also hinder the eyes from having the right quality and amount of tears they need. You can develop dry eye disease if your eyes fail to produce enough tears or the type of tear film. Read on and learn more about artificial tears and Hylo Forte, a convenient treatment option for dry eyes. Artificial Tears Before the first application, turn the Hylo Forte down and press onto the bottom until the first drop appears.

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Artificial tears have the same consistency as natural tears and can provide lubrication to the treated eye. Aside from lubrication, Sodium Hyaluronate also helps in healing damaged cells on the surface of the eye caused by dry eyes. Dry eyes is a chronic and progressive eye condition. But some treatments and medications that help in successfully treating and managing dry eyes, reducing the symptoms and providing greater eye comfort. Artificial tears are one of the most common treatments used for dry eyes.

The recommended dosage is one drop in each eye, three times daily, however the drops can be used more frequently if required.Artificial tears or Sodium Hyaluronate eye drops provide relief to patients suffering from eye dryness and irritation. They are used to relieve eye dryness and soreness. Sodium Hyaluronate is a safe, natural ingredient that can be found in several parts of the body like the eyes, joints and skin.