Hycosan Original

Introduction:

HYCOSAN® ORIGINAL is an eye drop recommended for the soothing relief of dry eyes.

HYCOSAN® ORIGINAL improves the lubrication of the eye surface in eyes that are dry, burning or have foreign body sensations due to environmental conditions as well as after ophthalmo-surgical interventions.

HYCOSAN® ORIGINAL contains 0.1% high molecular weight hyaluronic acid for hydration of the ocular surface. If eyes are itching, burning, or easily tiring, if it feels like sand in eyes, this might be due to a lack of moisture on the ocular surface. HYCOSAN® ORIGINAL may be used while wearing contact lenses. Wearing contact lenses will be made more comfortable by using HYCOSAN® ORIGINAL as it does not form crusts or deposits.

HYCOSAN® ORIGINAL is a sterile solution that is preservative free and phosphate free.

Composition:

1 ml HYCOSAN® ORIGINAL contains 0.1% hyaluronic acid, citric acid anhydrous, sodium citrate (acts as a buffer to maintain pH levels, sorbitol (osmolarity regulator)  and water for injections.

Recommended For:

• Mild to moderate dry eye
• Contact lenses related dry eye
• Aqueous deficient dry eye
• Eyes that are dry, burning or have foreign body sensations due to environmental conditions
• Lubrication of the ocular surface post surgery

Suitable For:

• Children and all ages
• Pregnant and lactating women
• Contact lens wearers
• Post-Surgery
• Concomitant use with other eye drops
• Patients that need a product that is preservative, alcohol and phosphate free
• Patients who have struggled to use other types of bottles e.g. squeezy bottle
• Long term use

How it works:

HYCOSAN® ORIGINAL contains high molecular weight hyaluronic acid for a higher viscosity that contributes to longer residence time on the eye, meaning longer symptom relief for patients.

• Hyaluronic Acid is a natural substance found in many organs of the human body.
• Due to its chemical structure, it binds and retains many times its own weight in water.
• Its unique property is that it forms a regular, stable and long lasting, lubricating and moisturising film on the eye surface that is not easily rinsed off.
• It does, however, not cause blurred vision and protects your eyes from dryness and irritation for a long time.
• This is particularly important if you wear contact lenses because the contact lens needs to swim in sufficient tear fluid in order not to cause any discomfort. Wearing contact lenses will be made more comfortable by using Hycosan-original® as it does not form crusts or deposits.

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