Ophthalmic eye drops are a popular remedy for protecting and moisturizing the cornea. Some environmental factors (dustiness, heat, frost, low air humidity) become causes of disruption of the lacrimal glands, which in turn leads to irritation, redness of the eyes. Drops for the eyes Ophthalic:
- contribute to increased tear fluid release;
- retain a tear film;
- soften the cornea;
- eliminate inflammation.
Composition and form of dropping Ophthalicum
The main components of Oftolik are polyvinyl alcohol and povidone. Eye drops are a clear solution, sometimes with a slightly noticeable yellowish tinge. Ophthalmic is available in 5 or 10 ml vials.
Indications for the use of eye drops
Ophthalmic eye drops are used in the following cases:
- dry eye syndrome;
- decreased lacrimal gland secretion;
- prolonged wearing of contact lenses ;
- the rehabilitation period after the operation before the eyes;
- other conditions, when it is necessary to moisturize the cornea.
Application of the drug
Like many eye preparations, Ophthalmic drops are undesirable to apply without the appointment of an ophthalmologist.
This drug is used 2 - 4 times a day, burying in each eye two drops of the drug. As a rule, the course of therapy is 3 weeks. When wearing contact lenses, they must first be removed and after the use of drops put on after 20 minutes.
Analog eye drops
Currently, Ophthalic drops do not have structural analogs, but if necessary they can be replaced with other eye medications that have a similar effect on the eyes. Among them are ophthalmic drugs:
- Visidik;
- Vizin;
- Artificial tear;
- Ottagel;
- Oxyal;
- Systein et al.