What are hypromellose eye drops?
Hypromellos eye drops are also known as artificial tears. These eye drops are often used by patients who have reduced ability to produce natural tears. The dry eye conditions can also be caused by air pollution, air conditioning and other environmental factors such as strong sunlight or wind. Some health conditions can also contribute to the need for artificial tears and also to occasional flashing. Hypromellose eye drops can be used to alleviate irritation or dry eye, except that they are used to lubricate contact lenses. Before using a drop of hypromellosis eyes, the patient should talk to his doctor or pharmacist if he has any allergies if he takes any other medicines or wears contact lenses. Patients should be particularly careful if they use any other local eye medicines, including ointments and drops. If so, the Provodects differentor may need to be applied at different times. It can then remove the outer closure of the product and hold the container with the thumb and the middle fartm. The head should be tilted back and finger used to slightly reduce the lower lid. One drop should be carefully pushed out of the eye drop container and into the pocket created by the lower lid.
After applying the eye drop, the patient should gently close his eyes for at least one minute. It should avoid exerting any pressure on the closed lid. Keeping your eyes closed will help prevent drug leakage. The outer closure of the product should be immediately replaced and the patient should thoroughly wash his hands again. It is essential that the tip of the eye drops of the Hypromellose eye drop some surface or can be contaminated.
Most patients can apply these eye drops three to four times a day. It can only be used in one eye or in both of them. If the patient has extremely dry eyes, his doctor may instruct him to apply the drops once an hour. Patients should be aware of the possible side effects of the eye drops of hypromellosis,which may include a temporary sense of stabbing or blurred vision. Those who experience eye pain or headache should stop using and contact their doctor.