[Eye Health] Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Eye Drops Recommended by Smile Eye Clinic

The ingredient in artificial tears for moist eyes! Hyaluronic Acid Sodium

Hello. This is Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, helping you regain the happy smile of seeing the world!

How are you managing your eyes after LASIK, LASEK, or implantable contact lens surgery?

Or do you use artificial tears or eye drops when your eyes feel dry?

At Smile Eye Clinic, we recommend the use of artificial tears for those who experience eye fatigue due to dry eyes after surgery.

Let's learn about hyaluronic acid sodium, the main ingredient in artificial tears used in various situations.

Hyaluronic acid sodium is a polysaccharide (a nutrient composed of multiple sugars) with water-retaining capabilities, also known as hyaluronic acid.

Hyaluronic acid sodium is widely distributed throughout our body, including the eyes, skin, and nerve cells, and is an essential component for the body to function normally. It is most abundantly distributed in the vitreous humor of the eye, and also found in high concentrations in the skin, joint fluid, and umbilical cord.

1. Powerful Moisturizing Ability

Hyaluronic acid sodium can hold approximately 1,000 times its own weight in water.

It has a longer duration of action than artificial tears containing methylcellulose, which are commonly used, thus keeping the ocular surface moist and protected for a longer period.

After surgeries such as LASIK or LASEK, using artificial tears containing hyaluronic acid sodium helps maintain a healthy ocular surface.

2. Promotes Corneal Wound Healing

Micro-injuries can occur on the corneal surface due to contact lenses, eye rubbing, or severe dry eyes.

Hyaluronic acid sodium helps epithelial cells, which are necessary for wound healing, to quickly migrate to the injured area.

This promotes the healing of corneal wounds and helps prevent secondary inflammation.

3. Instill with Appropriate Concentration and Frequency for Yourself

Artificial tears containing hyaluronic acid sodium are typically instilled one drop at a time, 5-6 times a day, but it is important to choose the appropriate concentration, formulation, and frequency according to your eye condition.

Artificial tears also have pros and cons depending on their ingredients, concentration, formulation, and additives,

so using them in a way that suits you will yield better results.

Protect your eye's moisture barrier with hyaluronic acid sodium in artificial tears!

We've learned about hyaluronic acid sodium, an ingredient in artificial tears used in various situations such as eye surgery, contact lens wear, and dry eyes.

Since the appropriate concentration of hyaluronic acid sodium varies depending on your eye condition,

be sure to take good care of your eye health with artificial tears recommended by Smile Eye Clinic!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is hyaluronic acid sodium?

Hyaluronic acid sodium is a polysaccharide with water-retaining capabilities, also known as hyaluronic acid. It is widely distributed throughout our body, including the eyes, skin, and nerve cells, and is an essential component, especially abundant in the vitreous humor of the eye.

How effective is hyaluronic acid sodium artificial tears for moisturizing?

Hyaluronic acid sodium can hold approximately 1,000 times its own weight in water. It has a longer duration of action than commonly used methylcellulose-based artificial tears, making it effective in keeping the ocular surface moist and protected for a longer period.

Does hyaluronic acid sodium help with corneal wound healing?

Yes, it does. Hyaluronic acid sodium helps epithelial cells, which are necessary for wound healing, to quickly migrate to the injured area. This promotes the healing of corneal wounds and can prevent the occurrence of secondary inflammation.

Is the use of artificial tears recommended after LASIK/LASEK surgery?

Yes, it is recommended. Smile Eye Clinic recommends the use of artificial tears containing hyaluronic acid sodium for those who experience eye fatigue due to dry eyes after surgeries such as LASIK or LASEK. It helps maintain a healthy ocular surface.

How should hyaluronic acid sodium artificial tears be used?

Typically, it is instilled one drop at a time, 5-6 times a day. However, artificial tears have pros and cons depending on their ingredients, concentration, formulation, and additives, so it is important to choose the appropriate concentration and frequency according to your eye condition.