At the moment, there are many eye drops that can remove the inflammatory process and eliminate swelling. Such drugs should include the solution "Okvis".
Composition and description
Eye drops “Okvis” are a protector of tissues of the organs of vision. The main component of this drug is chondroitin sulfate. In addition, the drug contains balanced saline and hydroxyethyl cellulose.
The drug itself resembles a viscous elastic fluid. After application, the drug gradually envelops the mucous membrane of the organ of vision, as well as the cornea.
Eye drops “Okvis” are available in the form of a solution with 0.3% concentration. You can buy the medicine in a glass bottle, the volume of which is 5 milliliters. An instruction is always included with the drug, which should be carefully studied before use.
How does the drug
"Okvis" - eye drops that have a slight anti-inflammatory, as well as decongestant effect. This is achieved thanks to the action of the main component - chondroitin sulfate.
Another active component of the drug is hydroxyethyl cellulose. This substance protects the organs of vision from the negative effects of the environment and adverse factors, as well as from mechanical damage.
After applying eye drops, there is a restoration of comfort with a disease such as dry eye syndrome. A similar phenomenon usually occurs after the use of antibiotics, as well as anti-glaucoma preparations. Also, dry eye syndrome can occur with prolonged stays in a room with dry conditioning air, with severe overwork of the organs of vision, and so on.
When such a drug is prescribed
Eye drops "Okvis" are widely used in ophthalmic practice. As a rule, such a drug is prescribed for dry eye syndrome. In other words, such a drug is used to prevent irritation of the organs of vision when staying for a long time in a room with smoke and polluted air, as well as with a low level of humidity. Eye drops help cope with the unpleasant sensations that occur when wearing contact lenses.
In addition to the above, the drug "Okvis" is used in ophthalmic surgery. Drops are used in the process of preparing the organs of vision for surgical intervention associated with cataract removal during laser surgery and so on. A drug is also instilled after the procedures.
Often, “Okvis” eye drops are prescribed after implantation of an intraocular lens, as well as before and after through corneal plasty. This helps prevent drying of the tissues of the organs of vision. The use of such a drug is relevant for many surgical interventions performed in front of the eyes.
It is worth noting that the effect of eye drops is felt after 90 minutes after the first application. However, before using such a medicine, you should consult your doctor.
"Okvis" - eye drops: instructions
Such a drug is often used for fatigue and dry eyes. To eliminate unpleasant sensations, it is customary to use the drug twice a day: in the evening and in the morning. The dosage should not exceed 2 drops in each eye.
Also, the drug is used for prevention. In this case, the drug "Okvis" should be instilled in 2 drops from 1 to 3 times during the day.
The drug can be used in combination with other drugs. When using additional eye drops, it is worth taking a short break: 15 minutes. After the specified time, you can instill a second drug.
Who should not use drops
Eye drops "Okvis" practically have no contraindications. An exception in this case is the individual intolerance to any of the components of the composition. However, this phenomenon is extremely rare.
No special side effects have been reported. A drug can cause only an allergic reaction. However, this side effect disappears almost immediately after stopping the drug. Cases of overdose have not been reported.
How to replace
Is it possible to replace the Oakvis? Eye drops, analogues of which are given below, will quickly get rid of unpleasant sensations and prepare the organs of vision for surgery. However, there are situations when a drug must be replaced. In this case, you can use:
- "Artelak";
- "Deflysis";
- Oksial;
- Hilo-Chest.
As for the cost of eye drops "Okvis", this figure is from 220 rubles and above. Analogues of such a drug have similar properties. However, the composition is different. The cost of analogues can be from 45 rubles and above. When changing the drug should consult a doctor.