Lubimoist Eye Drops is used to provide relief from mild to severe dry eyes, dry eyes after surgery and corneal burns. It contains sodium hyaluronate as active ingredient which provides lubrication and maintains the moisture in the eyes.
Sodium hyaluronate acts by holding on to water molecules in the tears, which helps in keeping the eyeball moist, and remains stable while blinking, thus providing lasting lubrication for the eyes. It also promotes corneal healing by fastening wound closure.
Always use Lubimoist Eye Drops as directed by your physician/ophthalmologist. It is for external use only. Avoid using this eye drop while wearing contact lenses, remove them before instilling the drops. Do not exceed the daily recommended dosage. Contact your physician if you have any allergic reaction while using it.
Lubimoist Eye Drops may cause blurred vision, eye redness or discomfort, sensitivity of eyes to light, stickiness or matting of eyelashes, swelling of eyelids or watery eyes. Contact your doctor if you experience any such side effects while using it.
Q: Can I use Lubimoist Eye Drops every day?
A: Use Lubimoist Eye Drops for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not overuse it as it has preservatives which may worsen dry eyes. Ask for the advice of your doctor if you wish to discontinue or use it for a longer time.
Q: Does Lubimoist Eye Drops improve vision?
A: Lubimoist Eye Drops has shown to improve vision quality by lowering light scattering in patients with mild to moderate dry eye at least until 60 minutes after instillation.
Q: What precautions do I need to follow while using Lubimoist Eye Drops?
A: If you wear contact lenses, avoid using this eye drop while wearing them. Remove the lenses before instilling the drops and you can put them back after 10-15 minutes. However, it is not advised to use contact lenses till you have dry eyes or corneal burns.
Q: Does Lubimoist Eye Drops affect my ability to drive?
A: Lubimoist Eye Drops may cause cloudy or blurred vision temporarily just after application. You shouldn't drive or operate any machinery for several minutes after applying eye drops.
Q: Is it safe to use Lubimoist Eye Drops in pregnant or breast-feeding women?
A: Lubimoist Eye Drops should be used with caution in pregnant and breast-feeding women. Consult with your doctor before using.
1. https://www.centaurpharma.com/downloads/ophthalmology/dry-eye/HealTears.pdf
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6206550/
3. https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2353076
4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29631441/
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