Artificial tears are used to protect and lubricatemucousmembranes and relieve eye dryness and irritation. Artificial tears are available over-the-counter (OTC) and as ageneric. Artificial tears are available under the following different brand names: Tears Naturale PM, Isopto Tears, Bion Tears, Tear...
artificial tears solution for ophthalmic useOphthalmic solution suitable as an artificial tear material of low viscosity containing a polysaccharide and benzalkonium chloride.HECHT, GERALDSHIVELY, CHARLES DEAN, FORTH WORTH, TEX., US
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artificial tears A solution containing 0.5% carboxymethyl cellulose or 5% polyvinyl alcohol, used to treat dry eye–xerophthalmia, often associated with Sjögren syndrome, which may also be due to sarcoidosis, senile lacrimal gland atrophy, acute or chronic infectious dacryoadenitis–eg, gonococcal...
Artificial Tears is used when needed. If you are on a dosing schedule, skip any missed dose. Do not use two doses at one time.What happens if I overdose?An overdose of ocular lubricant is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1...
As a result of a blood-tear barrier, the living cells on the surface of the eye depend upon the tear film for two life-sustaining requirements: oxygen and electrolytes. TheraTears™, based on clinical studies, has an electrolyte balance matching that seen in the normal human tear film; th...
7 "Tears", Khalid F. Tabbara M.D., pp. 77-72. Primary Examiner: Swisher; Nancy A. Attorney, Agent or Firm: GARVEY, SMITH & NEHRBASS, PATENT ATTORNEYS, L.L.C. (New Orleans, LA, US) Claims: What is claimed: 1. Artificial tear system comprising: bioerodible mucin-type particles ...
The formulations described exhibit thinning properties (non-Newtonian viscosity) and similar to natural tears and used surface tension, therefore, as artificial tear substitutes for the treatment of dry eyes (e.g., keratoconjunctivitis sicca) by and used in ophthalmic applications in general....
1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to devices for applying fluid to biological tissue and more particularly to apparatus which instills an aqueous solution to the surface of the eyeballs. The invention introduces artificial tear fluid to relieve the discomfort and potential ocular damag...
Ophthalmic solution for treatment of dry-eye syndrome A synergistic combination of an aqueous solution of a partially hydrolyzed poly(vinyl acetate) and a fully hydrolyzed poly(vinyl acetate), i.e. poly(vinyl alcohol), exhibiting a low surface tension at the water- air interface, while form.....