Hylo-Gel Mechanism of Action

HYLO-GEL contains the sodium salt of the hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in many organs of the human body including the eye.
Its special property is that it forms a regular, stable and long lasting, lubricating and moisturising film on the eye surface that is not easily rinsed off. This is so-called bioadhesive property ensures that the cornea and conjunctiva are protected and together with the physiologic tears, the eye lid slides over the surface of the eye. HYLO-GEL contains a higher amount of sodium hyaluronate which makes it more viscous and in so doing, the eye is provided with an intensive, soothing and long lasting moisturising film. Persistent or more severe symptoms are relieved and the eye is protected against further irritation.
Due to surgical interventions on the eye or after eye injuries, the physiologic tear secretion may be decreased. A continuous moisturising of the surface of the eye is necessary for the regeneration of the eye's tissues. By applying HYLO-GEL supplementary moisturising and lubrication is supplied to cornea and conjunctiva so that the physiologic wound healing process is optimal.
Being preservative-free, HYLO-GEL is usually very well tolerated.
Additionally, HYLO-GEL is free of phosphates so that possible complications due to the formation of insoluble deposits in the cornea are avoided.