Eye ointments and gels can be an alternative to classic eye drops. Their advantage is a dense consistency allowing their prolonged action. They are used m.in. to moisturize the eyes in the so-called dry eye syndrome, regenerate corneal damage and treat conjunctivitis, cornea and eyelid edges. How to use ointments and eye gels correctly?
Gels and eye ointments
Aleksandra Żywiec-Pelczar, mgr farm.