Hycosan Extra Eye Drops - 7.5ml

Hycosan Extra eye drops contain an active ingredient called sodium hyaluronate. It is a naturally occurring substance which replenishes the tear film and protects, nourishes and lubricates the eye.

What is Hycosan Extra?

Hycosan Extra are preservative-free eye drops used for the intensive, therapeutic lubrication of the eye in cases of dry eye.

The product contains an active ingredient known as Sodium Hyaluronate (0.2%) which is a natural substance found in many organs of the human body, including the eyes. Hycosan Extra is a unique formulation and has long-lasting properties as well as a lubricating and moisturising effect that forms a film on the eye surface that is not easily washed off.

Sodium hyaluronate helps to retain moisture in the eyes and therefore, prevents gritty, dry eyes.

Hycosan Extra is four times more viscous than the original Hycosan eye drops and so allows for a subsequent increase in the duration of action.

This product is a sterile, preservative-free and phosphate-free solution.

Hycosan Extra is different from other eye drops as it has an increased duration of action due to its increased viscosity. This makes it ideal for more severe cases of dry eye but it is perfectly suitable to use for mild cases too.

Hycosan extra can be used while wearing contact lenses, in consultation with your eye specialist.

What Is Hycosan Extra Used For?

Hycosan Extra is an intensive, therapeutic lubricating eye drop which moisturises the ocular surface in more severe and persistent cases of dry eye, including treatment after surgical procedures.

Hycosan Extra is an effective solution for retaining eye moisture and alleviating the symptoms of dry eye. Having dry eyes can make your eyes feel sore and achy and give you the sensation of something being present in your eye. They can cause discomfort and make them more watery than normal. Hycosan Extra is an effective solution for retaining eye moisture and alleviating the symptoms of dry eye.

How Do Hycosan Extra Eye Drops Work?

Hycosan extra is made up of an active ingredient called Sodium hyaluronate. It is formulated to provide 'artificial tears' to lubricate the surface of the eyes. It is a preservative-free formulation and so makes Hycosan extra ideal for contact lens wearers.

Hycosan Extra is also phosphate-free so that possible complications due to the formation of insoluble deposits in the cornea are avoided.

Sodium hyaluronate has a special property in which each molecule of the substance can retain many H2O molecules. This allows it to retain moisture within the eye and therefore, treat dryness.

Alternatives to Hycosan Extra

As well as Hycosan Extra, Quick Meds offer alternative moisturising eye drops that you may feel are more suited to you.

There is a range of products available on the website, underEye Care. These range from general eye drops for dry eyes such as Hypromellose 0.3% to eye drops for more intensive treatments such as Optrex Intensive drops for dry eyes.

Each option has its own unique properties and works in similar ways; by providing a lubricant for the eye.

There are fewer options for preservative-free products which is why Hycosan Extra is ideal and better suited to contact lens wearers.

Hycosan Extra can also be used for 6 months after opening, unlike some of the other products which have an expiry of 30 days after opening.

Although Hycosan Extra has many benefits, it does have a slightly increased price tag in comparison to other products.

Eye ointments may be a better option for you if you prefer to use gel products rather than drops.