Sodium Hyaluronate 0.1% Eye Drops (Hylo-Forte)

How it works

The hyaluronate binds water and forms a long-lasting, stable lubricating film on the ocular surface, reducing friction and supporting corneal and conjunctival hydration.

Prescribing in practice

• Although preservative-free and suitable for frequent use, advise patients to seek review if symptoms persist or worsen, as persistent dry eye may indicate an underlying ocular surface disorder requiring further assessment.
• Can be used as often as required and is generally suitable for use with contact lenses, but confirm against the product information.
• The multidose preservative-free bottle typically remains usable for an extended period after opening; check the labelled in-use shelf life.

Monitoring

No laboratory monitoring is needed; assess symptom relief and ocular surface condition at clinical review.

Counselling the patient

• Expect brief blurring after each drop and wait for vision to clear before driving or operating machinery.
• Store and use within the in-use period stated on the bottle and avoid touching the dropper tip to the eye or any surface.

Evidence & guidelines

Preservative-free lubricants are favoured for frequent or long-term dry eye treatment to avoid preservative-induced ocular surface toxicity, consistent with NICE dry eye guidance.