Artelac Nighttime Gel Indications/Uses

Artelac Nighttime Gel is best suited for use to calm and relieve persistent dry eye symptoms due to chronic tear deficiency. Chronic tear deficiency can be caused by a number of factors including tear gland inflammation and dysfunction, eyelid and sensory deficiencies, and/or poor quality of tears.
When one or many of these factors compromise the tears, a tear film imbalance results and a subsequent cascade of unpleasant signs and symptoms can result including: eye-surface inflammation, redness, the sensation of gritty eyes, dryness, light sensitivity, tired eyes, burning, painful and, even excessive tearing that, if not treated, could lead to further inflammation and corneal damage. Also, certain drugs and procedures (such as the contraceptive pill, antihistamines, beta-blockers, antispasmodics, diuretics; and LASIK and cataract surgery), certain diseases and preservatives in some eye drops can play an important role in the development of ocular dryness and corneal damage.
Due to the complex nature of tear dysfunction, there are limited treatments; however, Artelac Nighttime Gel is designed to supplement the three layers of the tear film including the very important outer-lipid layer for maximum relief and moisture retention on the surface of the eye. It has a calm and soothing effect on the eyes while at the same time it locks in moisture to provide long term relief.
The product was designed for people suspected of having evaporative tear dysfunction, but given the properties of the product, people with more severe and persistent dry eye can also benefit from using this product in addition to their original dry eye product for extra protection.