Post-operative dry eye: the impact of hyaluronic acid and hydroxypropyl-guar-based eye drops on corneal healing post refractive surgery

Many patients suffer from dry eye following refractive surgery, and the effects can persist for months after the procedure. Topical lubricants containing the active ingredients hyaluronic acid (HA) and hydroxpropyl-guar (HP-guar) have been shown to improve comfort and may assist post-surgical wound recovery. By Leela White, Specsavers Victor Harbor, Victor Harbor, South Australia; Jeremiah Lim,