Hycosan Plus Eye Drops 7.5ml

What is HYCOSAN PLUS HYCOSAN PLUS is a sterile preservative-free solution for ocular use Composition 1 ml HYCOSAN PLUS contains 1 mg sodium hyaluronate dexpanthenol citric acid anhydrous sodium citrate and water for injections What is HYCOSAN PLUS used for For lubrication that can support the healing of a damaged surface of the eye due to dry eyes or surgical procedures When should HYCOSAN PLUS be used For regeneration and maintenance of healthy eyes the ocular surface – cornea and conjunctiva – has to be continuously wet Ideally this is provided by our tears However some people have poor quality tear film or an insufficient volume of tears When these factors are present the surface of the eye can become tired red itchy sore and you may experience foreign body or burning sensation These symptoms of an inadequate supply of physiological tears may occur in dry or airconditioned environment as well as a result of a medical treatment or due to age The epithelial cells of the cornea and conjunctiva continuously regenerate and this happens most effectively when the surface of the eye is well lubricated Therefore it is also important that after surgical procedures the ocular surface is sufficiently lubricated so that the wound heals quickly and effectively In all of the above cases it is important to apply sufficient lubrication to the eye by applying HYCOSAN PLUS in order to renew the physiologic balance of lubrication and moisturisation of the eye HYCOSAN PLUS contains the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid which is a physiologic substance of the eye but also of other parts of the body Sodium hyaluronate has the special property to form an even and long-lasting lubricating film on the surface of the eye without being rinsed away quickly With it the moisturising effect is prolonged without impairing vision Therefore HYCOSAN PLUS can be used during the day when eye ointments should not be used because of their thick viscosity which causes blurred vision Additionally HYCOSAN PLUS contains dexpanthenol which belongs to the group of B vitamins Dexpanthenol provides the eyes surface with an effective environment that supports healing and the lubricating properties of sodium hyaluronate provide additional support Consequently small superficial erosions of the ocular surface caused by an insufficient tear film heal faster as well as wounds which are the inevitable result of a surgical procedure HYCOSAN PLUS ensures not only a sufficient supply of lubrication to the eye but at the same time provides an improved regeneration of corneal and conjunctival epithelia