Hycosan Shield has a single ingredient, water, phosphate and preservative-free formulation for the management of evaporative dry eye and MGD. Hycosan Shield is made up of just one ingredient (100% Perfluorohexyloctane), a molecule that was the first to market in eye drops in the United Kingdom. It forms a shield and protects the tear film from evaporation by replacing the tear film's outer layer. Product Highlights:

The recommended dosage is one drop in each eye, three times daily, however the drops can be used more frequently if required. The Painless Plug, meanwhile, is shaped like a bulb and stretched over an inserter, minimising the need for dilation. When released from the inserter, the bulb expands into the punctum, securing it in place.

Thealoz relaunched its TV advertising campaign, along with social media and online activity, to highlight its dry eye solutions during the winter season. The advert highlighted the Thealoz Duo, showcasing what the solution can offer to relieve the symptoms of dry eye. As well as alerting patients to the product, the campaign was also designed to support the company’s customers across optometry and pharmacy, “who have had a tough year throughout the pandemic.”

Hycosan Shield replaces the tear film's outer layer to form a shield and protect the tear film from evaporating. Hycosan Shield contains a single ingredient formulation (100% Perfluorohexyloctane). It is an easy to use eye drop with low surface tension for optimum spreading ability with minimum visual impairment. So, if you are worried about any possible side effects in using Hycosan eye drops, then good news! They are completely safe and only use the highest quality ingredients for maximum eye comfort. Hycosan products are sterile too, meaning they can be used for up to 6 months after their first use. Hycosan ® is a well-established range of preservative-free lubricants for symptom relief for tired, itchy dry eyes of all severities. Hycosan ® eye drops are high quality eye lubricants delivered in the unique COMOD system, which ensure 6 month sterility and do not require preservatives. Your eye's surface is covered by a thin layer of tears, called the Tear Film, which protects, nourishes, and lubricates the eye. Hycosan Shield is a unique and innovative eye drop that contains a molecule brand new to the UK market.

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Topcon introduced its Myah tool in Europe, aiming to support practices in building, managing and growing both myopia and dry eye services in practice. If pregnant, nursing, or undergoing treatment for a medical condition, consult your physician before taking this product.

Positive Impact has highlighted its punctal plugs as an effective strategy for IP-qualified optometrists in reducing tear drainage, helping improve dry eye symptoms and retaining patient loyalty. The company offers two types of plug: The Silicone Punctal Plug Parasol and The Painless Plug. Tried, Tested and Recommended by Health Care Professionals for relief from all grades of Dry Eye Symptoms.Hycosan drops only use natural ingredients which are preservative and phosphate free. This means all its ingredients are safe and do not cause further irritation or effects to your eyes. The Myah device recently won the 2020 Silmo D’Or Award in the Material/Equipment category, recognising its versatility and ease of use. Hycosan Shield has a single ingredient, water, phosphate and preservative-free formulation to manage evaporative dry eye and MGD. Altacor highlighted its Clinitas range for treating dry eye. Earlier in 2020, the company launched Clinitas 0.2% for mild to moderate dry eye in both resealable vials or through a multi-dose bottle. Discussing how IP optometrists specifically can use the product, group brand manager, Oliver Wooding, told OT: “Altacor had traditionally always had its products available on prescription, and our expanding range of Clinitas eye drops is perfectly suited for IP optometrists to prescribe and recommend.” The Silicone Punctal Plug Parasol is available in four sizes and features a non-dilating design. The company suggests its size range, and novel hollow nose ensures ease of fitting.