hydroxypropylcellulose (Lacrisert)

Indications

• eye irritation or dry eyes
  • Sjogren's syndrome
  • keratoconjunctivitis

Dosage

• a device (insert) placed in the eye
• one insert in the eye each day

Adverse effects

• not common
  • blurred vision
  • eye redness or discomfort
  • photosensitivity
  • matting or stickiness of eyelashes
  • swelling of eyelids
  • watering of eyes

More general terms

• lubricant