Optifresh Liquigel

Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 4 times a day or as needed.

Burning, Eye Irritation or Pruritus, Visual disturbance, Ocular discharge were reported with this eye drop.

It is used as a lubricant to relieve irritation and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or due to exposure to wind or sun.

Carboxymethylcellulose binds to the surface of corneal epithelial cells via its glucopyranose subunits binding to glucose receptors GLUT-1. The residence time of carboxymethylcellulose bound to corneal cells is approximately 2 hours as indicated by a short-term binding assay. Binding of carboxymethylcellulose to the matrix proteins stimulated corneal epithelial cell attachment, migration, and re-epithelialization of corneal wounds.

This eye drop contains Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium similar to normal tears which acts as an ocular lubricant. It provides a lubricating and hydrating protective shield on the ocular surface.

Concomitant ocular medication should be administered 15 minutes prior to the instillation of this eye drop.