Hypromellose is used as artificial tears to prevent damage to the cornea in
patients with kerato-conjunctivitis sicca accompanying rheumatoid arthritis, or
keratitis or during gonioscopy procedures. It is also used to moisten hard
contact lenses and to lubricate artificial eyes.
Hypromellose provides immediate relief of dry eye conditions (including dry
eye conditions associated with the use of VDUs and TVs, infrequent blinking,
certain medical treatments, atmospheric pollution and drying atmospheres eg
air-conditioning, central heating, wind and sun.
