Hylo-Tear Eye Drops - 10ml

Hylo-Tear is a sterile, preservative-free and phosphate-free lubricating eye drop solution containing sodium hyaluronate 0.1% (a naturally occurring substance found in the eye and body). It forms a stable, long-lasting moisturising film on the surface of the eye to help relieve dryness, burning, itching and “sand/gritty” sensations.

What it’s used for

• To improve lubrication of the eye surface in eyes that are dry, burning or have foreign-body sensations due to environmental conditions (for example air-conditioning, wind, smoke, dust) and after eye interventions where tear secretion may be reduced.
• Helpful for symptoms linked to screen use and prolonged visual tasks, where the tear film can break up more quickly.

Contact lens friendly

Hylo-Tear may be used while wearing contact lenses and is designed to be comfortable without forming crusts or deposits.

Pack size

• 10ml COMOD bottle (approximately 300 drops; a small amount remains due to the system design).

Always use as directed in the leaflet or as advised by your pharmacist/optometrist/doctor.

Usual dose

• Instil 1 drop into each eye, 3 times a day.
• If you need to use it more frequently, or if symptoms persist or worsen for more than 1 week after first use, seek advice from an eye specialist/doctor.

How to apply (SOP-style)

1. Wash hands.
2. Remove the cap. Before first use, hold the bottle tip down and press the base repeatedly until the first drop appears.
3. Hold bottle upside down: thumb on the shoulder, fingers on the base.
4. Tilt head back slightly, pull down the lower eyelid and press the base to release one drop. Avoid touching the tip to your eye/skin.
5. Close eyes gently to spread the drop evenly. Replace the cap immediately and ensure the dropper tip is dry.

Using with other eye medicines

• Leave at least 30 minutes between different eye drops; use Hylo-Tear last.
• Eye ointments should be used after Hylo-Tear.

Contact lenses

• If you use lens care products, to reduce the chance of intolerance reactions, wait about 30 minutes after inserting contact lenses before applying Hylo-Tear.

After opening

• Use for up to 6 months after opening, then discard. 

Composition (per 1ml)

• Sodium hyaluronate 1 mg (0.1%)
• Citric acid (anhydrous)
• Sodium citrate
• Sorbitol
• Water for injections

Free from

• Preservatives and phosphates. 

Do not use if

• You are hypersensitive/allergic to any of the ingredients.
• The protective seal on the carton is broken or damaged before first use.

Possible side effects

• Very rare: hypersensitivity reactions, burning, excessive tearing, pain, foreign-body sensation or other temporary local irritation. Stop use if these occur.
• Temporary blurred vision can occur after use due to viscosity; in very rare cases this may cause temporary headache in sensitive patients.

Driving and machinery

• If your vision becomes blurred after applying drops, do not drive or use machines until vision is clear.

When to seek urgent advice

• If symptoms persist or worsen, or you do not improve after several days, speak to a doctor/pharmacist/optometrist.
• Seek urgent care for significant eye pain, sudden vision changes, marked redness, light sensitivity, or discharge.

Storage

• Do not store above 25°C. Keep out of the reach of children. Discard 6 months after opening.