Celluvisc Eye Drops

What are Celluvisc Eye Drops?

Celluvisc eye drops are a treatment for dry eyes. When your eyes aren’t making enough tears, it can be uncomfortable. It can even lead to blurry vision or leave your eye at risk of damage from debris.

Celluvisc eye drops replace the missing tears with artificial ones, keeping your eyes healthy and protected. They ease the discomfort that comes with dry eyes, with immediate relief. They also prevent complications of dry eyes from occurring. Celluvisc eye drops are good for people who are sensitive to the preservatives that other eye drops contain.

How do Celluvisc Eye Drops work?

Celluvisc eye drops contain the active ingredient carmellose sodium. These are a type of lubricating eye drops called artificial tears. When your eyes fail to produce enough tears naturally, your eyes can become dry and uncomfortable, or even blurry and watery.

Having dry eyes can even put you at risk of damage, as it strips your eyes of their natural barrier. Celluvisc lubricating eye drops replace your natural tears to keep your eyes healthy and full of moisture. This eases your symptoms as well as protecting your eyes.

What doses of Celluvisc Eye Drops are there?

Celluvisc eye drops come in two doses. One version of Celluvisc is 1% carmellose, while the weaker dose is 0.5% carmellose. A clinician can help you decide which dose is right for you. You’ll usually be advised to use one or two drops in each eye every few hours. It’s safe to use more often than this if you need to, whenever your eyes are especially uncomfortable.

Exactly how often you use Celluvisc eye drops might differ depending on your symptoms. A clinician can give you advice on how precisely to use Celluvisc eye drops when you buy them. If you order through us, you can always log into your account and message us if you have any questions.

How to use Celluvisc Eye Drops

Always use Celluvisc eye drops at the direction of your clinician. If you have questions about using them, you can just log into your account and message us.

Celluvisc comes in packs with single-dose containers, making it easy to know how much to use. Each container contains enough Celluvisc to treat both eyes.

• Wash your hands thoroughly before using Celluvisc eye drops;
• Tear a container off the strip of Celluvisc doses;
• Hold the container upright and twist the cap off;
• Pull down gently on your lower eyelid with one hand, while holding the Celluvisc container in the other;
• Squeeze the container to release a drop into your eye.
  Repeat this with the other eye;
• Throw the container away. Don’t reuse it, even if there’s some Celluvisc solution left.

How long does it take Celluvisc Eye Drops to work?

Celluvisc eye drops provide your eyes with immediate relief from dry eyes. Celluvisc will keep your eyes lubricated while they heal, but you’ll often have to keep taking it for a while to see lasting results. How long exactly you use Celluvisc for will depend on your symptoms. Talk to your clinician for advice and direction on how long to use Celluvisc.

What do I do if I make a mistake using Celluvisc Eye Drops?

If you forget to use Celluvisc at the usual time, just use it as soon as you remember or when your eyes become irritable or feel gritty. If you use too much, it shouldn’t cause any problems. Just blink away any excess and continue treatment as normal.

Don’t touch your eye with the dropper of Celluvisc. If you do, just wash it with clean water. If you’re using other eye drops, wait at least 15 minutes between each application and use Celluvisc drops last. Take out contact lenses before using Celluvisc and wait for 15 minutes before you put them back in.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Daniel Atkinson

GP Clinical Lead

on April 26, 2022.

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