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Dry eye (Aetiology (Infection Blepharitis Mumps HIV Conjunctivitis …

- - - - Polyvinyl alcohol
        Indication: mild dry eye
        E.g. liquifilm tears
        MOA: low viscosity drop, hydrates; short retention
      - Paraffin
        Indication: mild dry eye
        E.g. lacrilube
        MOA: more viscous, long retention time
        SE: visual blurring (dont use at night), allergy (lanolin)
      - Cellulose
        Indication: 1L mild dry eye
        E.g. hypromellose
        MOA: watery drop to hydrate the eye; short retention
      - Carbomer
        Indication: mild-mod dry eye
        E.g. viscotears
        MOA: viscous, long retention time
        SE: visual blurring (dont use at night), allergy (preservatives)
      - Hyaluronic acid
        Indication: severe dry eye
        E.g. hylotear
        MOA: very viscous, long retention
        SE: visual blurring (dont use at night)