Can sodium hyaluronate be used as eye drops at will?
Feb 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
Sodium hyaluronate refers to sodium hyaluronate eye drops. Sodium hyaluronate eye drops should not be used indiscriminately. These eye drops are primarily used to treat conditions such as Sjögren's syndrome and dry eye disease, as well as for dry eyes resulting from surgery, ocular trauma, or contact lens wear. They should not be used casually when there are no eye discomfort symptoms, as this may lead to adverse effects such as conjunctival congestion and blepharitis, potentially affecting eye health.
Sodium hyaluronate in clinical practice refers to sodium hyaluronate eye drops. Sodium hyaluronate eye drops should not be used casually.
Sodium hyaluronate eye drops are a type of artificial tear that protects the cornea and promotes healing of corneal injuries. Clinically, they are used to treat conditions such as Sjögren's syndrome and dry eye disease, as well as for dry eyes resulting from surgery, ocular trauma, or prolonged contact lens wear. For individuals without any eye discomfort, using sodium hyaluronate eye drops casually is generally not recommended, as it may lead to adverse symptoms such as conjunctival congestion, blepharitis, or eye irritation, potentially harming eye health.
When experiencing eye discomfort, patients should use medication under the guidance of a physician and avoid self-medicating blindly.
