Artificial tearsor artificial tear ointment can be used to provide additionalocularlubrication. Definitive surgical intervention depends on the shape, size, and location of the eyelid coloboma.45Defects smaller than 50% of the eyelid can often be repaired by mobilizing the lateralcanthus, moving the...
You can use artificial tears multiple times per day. If you’re using a preservative-free formula, you can instill the drops whenever your eyes feel dry or irritated during the day. If you use artificial tears with preservatives, try not to use them more than four times a day. A common ...
In certain preferred embodiments, instead of using a liquid medium for the suspension, the particles can be suspended in an ointment such as lanolin, petrolatum and other known ointments. Most of these ointments provide lipid-type material to the treatment system. The mucin-type material particles...
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...