Alcohol polivinílico para ojos secos

About polyvinyl alcohol eye drops

Polyvinyl alcohol eye drops are also known as 'artificial tears'. They are used to relieve eye dryness and soreness, particularly where the dryness is caused by a reduced flow of tears. They moisten, soothe and lubricate the surface of your eye, making it feel more comfortable.

The drops are available on prescription, or you can buy them without a prescription at a pharmacy.

Before using polyvinyl alcohol

To make sure this is the right treatment for you, before you start using the eye drops it is important that your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• Si usas lentes de contacto blandos.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido una reacción alérgica a un conservante en gotas para los ojos.

How to use polyvinyl alcohol eye drops

1. Lávese bien las manos antes de usar las gotas.

2. Remove the cap from the bottle (or the tip of the unit if you are using a single-use dose unit).

3. Inclina un poco la cabeza hacia atrás y tira del párpado inferior hacia abajo para formar un bolsillo.

4. Hold the bottle (or single-use dose unit) upside down near to your eye. Try not to touch your eye as you do this.

5. Aplica suficiente presión para liberar una gota en tu ojo. Solo usa una segunda gota si la primera no entró en tu ojo.

6. Cierra el ojo durante uno o dos minutos y presiona suavemente el lado de tu nariz donde la esquina de tu ojo se encuentra con tu nariz. Esto ayuda a evitar que la gota se drene y la mantiene en tu ojo.

7. Repite el proceso en tu otro ojo si te han indicado usar las gotas en ambos ojos.

8. Replace the cap (or if you are using a single-use dose unit, throw the used unit away).

Obteniendo el máximo de tu tratamiento

• Before you start using the eye drops, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet supplied with the pack. It will give you more information about using the drops and will provide a full list of the side-effects which you may experience.

• Use one drop into the eye (or eyes) affected by dryness. Many people find it is sufficient to use the drops three or four times a day, but you can use the drops more frequently if your eyes are very dry. If the drops have been prescribed for you then follow the directions given by your doctor.

• Por favor, asegúrese de que el gotero no toque su ojo, sus dedos o cualquier otra superficie. Esto podría contaminar las gotas que quedan en el frasco.

• Si olvida usar las gotas a su hora 'habitual', no se preocupe, simplemente póngalas cuando lo recuerde. No 'duplique' la cantidad de gotas que usa para compensar el olvido de usarlas.

• When first put in, eye drops may cause blurred vision. This should quickly clear. Make sure you can see clearly again before you drive, or before you use tools or machines.

• If you are using any other eye drops or ointments, leave about ten minutes between applying each one. It is usually recommended that you use the polyvinyl alcohol drops last. This is so that the drops stay in contact with your eye and lubricate it for as long as possible.

• Do not wear soft contact lenses while you are using the drops unless your doctor or pharmacist has advised you otherwise. This is because there is a preservative in bottles of polyvinyl alcohol eye drops which can affect soft contact lenses. There is no preservative in the single-use units of Liquifilm Tears®.

Can polyvinyl alcohol eye drops cause problems?

The eye drops can occasionally cause mild eye irritation or redness, but this usually soon passes and not everyone will experience it. If you experience any other eye problems, especially if you think they may be due to the drops, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

How to store polyvinyl alcohol eye drops

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.

• Most eye drops in bottles only keep for four weeks once the container has been opened, so do not use the drops if the bottle has been open for longer than this. This helps to reduce the risk of eye infection.

• Single-dose units should be used as soon as they are opened. Do not store an opened unit to use later. This is because the units do not contain any preservative.

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