Aqueous tear supplements with hyaluronic acid - high viscosity for severe dry eyes

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• Vismed GEL - lasting protection for severe dry eyes with severe discomfort in practical single doses

• Vismed GEL MULTI in the sterile dispenser dropper bottle

Vismed GEL is based on the body's own water-binding molecule hyaluronic acid with many useful properties.

VISMED GEL

VISMED® GEL, with its higher concentration of sodium hyaluronate (0.3%, almost twice the amount of VISMED®), is the solution which delivers longer-lasting relief from persistent symptoms of dryness in the eye.

Description

Tests have shown that solutions with higher concentrations of sodium hyaluronate stay on the eye for longer, and will therefore increase the thickness and stability of the tear film.

VISMED® GEL also contains essential ions and as a hypotonic solution it supplies the tissue effectively with moisture.

Due to its high concentration VISMED® GEL feels silky on the eye and needs to be applied less frequently.

VISMED® GEL is preservative-free. It is presented in boxes of 20 single-dose vials which guarantee a simple dosage.

Patient Information 

VISMED® GEL is suitable for all types of contact lenses. It can be bought over-the-counter (OTC) in a pharmacy, at the opticians, or online - just click on the "Buy Online" button. It is also available on the NHS and can be prescribed by a GP or other clinician.

Click here for more information on How to get VISMED®. Please go to the "Patient Information" section for more information.

Usage

Twist off the tab and position the tip of the vial above the eye to be treated: upon slight pressure, VISMED® GEL will easily flow out of the vial. Unless otherwise recommended, place one or two drops of VISMED® GEL into the conjunctival sac of the eye as often as needed.

A sensation of blurred vision may be experienced immediately after application. After blinking, the solution will disperse and form a transparent and long-lasting coating on the surface of the eye. VISMED® GEL may also be used while wearing contact lenses (rigid or soft).

As VISMED® GEL does not contain preservatives, any solution not used immediately after opening should be discarded.

VISMED® GEL MULTI

Just like VISMED® GEL, VISMED® GEL MULTI has a higher concentration of 0.3% sodium hyaluronate, and thus achieves a longer-lasting relief of persistent symptoms in the eye.

VISMED® GEL MULTI is indicated in case of symptoms and signs of dry eye and/or ocular surface damage, due to diseases such as superficial keratitis, Sjögren syndrome or primary dry eye syndrome.

For sustained lubrication of the eyes in case of sensation of dryness, burning and ocular fatigue and other minor complaints of no pathological significance induced, for example, by dust, smoke, dry heat, air conditioning, wind, cold, extended computer screen, contact lens wear (rigid or soft) or by ophthalmological screening methods. Its gel formulation makes it a high protective solution for patients post refractive surgery.

VISMED® GEL MULTI also contains essential ions and is a hypotonic formulation.

Due to its high concentration, VISMED® GEL MULTI feels silky on the eye and needs to be applied less frequently. It offers high protection, anytime, anywhere. 

VISMED® GEL MULTI is preservative-free and suitable for all types of contact lenses. It is presented in a 10ml multidose container.

Patient information 

VISMED® GEL MULTI is suitable for all types of contact lenses. It can be bought over-the-counter (OTC) in a pharmacy, at the opticians, or online - just click on the "Buy Online" button. It is also available on the NHS and can be prescribed by a GP or other clinician. Click here for more information on How to get VISMED®. Please go to the "Patient Information" section for more information.

Clinicians: 

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HYALURONIC ACID

Hyaluronic acid can absorb and store moisture in large quantities and be a placeholder, lubricant, but also a transport medium for nutrients.

With their special physical and chemical properties, hyaluronic acid solutions are similar to natural tear fluid. They are therefore very popular in ophthalmology to treat dry eyes.

Hyaluronic acid occurs everywhere in the body where the lubrication and protection of tissues and especially of joint surfaces is essential:

For example, high concentrations of hyaluronic acid are not only found in the joint, but also in the vitreous humor or in the aqueous humor.

The special chemical-physical properties of hyaluronic acid explain its various uses in nature, among other things as a coating, lubricant, shock absorber or form stabilizer.

Hyaluronic acid combines all the necessary properties for an excellent moisturizer for the surface of the eye and hyaluronic acid gel has been used successfully in eye surgery for years.

Electrolytes and ions

In addition to hyaluronic acid to bind water, the tear substitutes also contain important ions that are present in natural tears in physiological concentrations:

Calcium and magnesium play a role in cell adhesion, cell organization and cellular transport. Potassium maintains the thickness of the cornea.

Viscoelasticity

Hyaluronic acid combines the physical characteristics of elastic solids with those of viscous liquids, ie it is viscoelastic as well as a mixture of hyaluronic acid and water is viscoelastic.

As a result, it forms a moisturizing layer on the eye with clumped hyaluronic acid molecules and high viscosity (flow heaviness / ´thickness´). When moving, like blinking the eye, the molecules get stuck and the viscosity decreases - this reduces the mechanical friction between the eyelid and the eyeball. Because of this useful property, hyaluronic acid solutions are also called " Non-Newtonian solutions "