Hycosan Shield eye drops

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
33 Reviews
 
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Hycosan Shield is a unique lipid layer replacement for the management of evaporative dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

Evaporative dry eyes are caused by an unstable or deficient lipid layer of the tear film (the top outer most layer) that affects almost 90% of dry eye patients. Despite this, only a small proportion of products address lipid layer issues.

Hycosan Shield offers the unique lipid layer replacement benefits of perfluorohexyloctane. This allows Hycosan Shield to replace the function of the lipid layer, forming an outer shield over the surface of the tear film, reducing evaporation of the watery layer.

  • Spreads easily due to low surface tension properties
  • Replaces the outer lipid layer of the tear film
  • Helps to indirectly re-establish the tear film's watery layer by preventing its evaporation
  • Increases tear film thickness, as well as lipid layer thickness, over time
  • Preservative & phosphate free
SKU: HYCOSHIELD ISBN: 4031626711830
   
FREE UK delivery over £35Same weekday despatch before 1pm14 Days returns policy

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Size 3ml bottle
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Form Drops
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Preservative Preservative-free
After opening can be used for 180 days
Type of product Drops
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Suitable for use while wearing contact lenses No
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Other ingredients Perfluorohexyloctane
Viscosity N/A
Osmolarity N/A
Tonicty -
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Phosphate free buffer Yes
Good for Moderate-severe dry eyes
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)
Suitable for use in pregnancy & breast feeding There is no data to confirm that this product is safe but the manufacturers are not aware of any potential adverse effects. If you're unsure please consult your doctor.
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100% Perfluorohexyloctane

*All ingredients are correct to the best of our knowledge, but may be subject to change.

 

Key ingredients

100% Perfluorohexyloctane


UK (including channel islands)

  • £3.00 2nd class delivery (4-5 working days)
    FREE FOR ORDERS OVER £35.00
  • £4.00 1st class delivery (1-2 working days)
  • £8.00 Special Delivery* or APC overnight* (next working day by 4pm)

*We aim to despatch orders placed before 1pm Monday to Friday the same day (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed after 1pm will leave on the next working day (so on Friday this will normally mean Monday). See full details and any restrictions on our Delivery & Shipping pages.

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 33 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 30 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
94%would recommend this product
33 reviews
  • DH
    DARLENE H.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 70-79
    What eye health issues do you have? Dry eyes, Watery eyes, Floaters
    Who recommended these products to you? Friend or colleague
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    From Canada

    Best eye drops i can purchase.

    Moisturising effect:Rated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
    Long lasting:Rated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Ease of use:Rated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • JP
    Janice P.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    What eye health issues do you have? Dry eyes, Meibomian gland dysfunction
    Who recommended these products to you? Optical practice (optometrist, optician, support staff...)
    How old are you? 60-69
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Soothing and hydrating

    Very effective drops that soothe and hydrate dry eyes. It is very easy to apply the drops from the bottle.

    Moisturising effect:Rated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
    Long lasting:Rated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Ease of use:Rated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • JC
    Jeffrey C.
    Verified Buyer
    How old are you? 70-79
    What eye health issues do you have? Dry eyes, Blepharitis, Meibomian gland dysfunction, Glaucoma, Thyroid eyes
    Who recommended these products to you? Other
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Hycosan Shield

    Bottle doesn’t work properly even when you carefully follow the instructions. As soon as as you tip the bottle upside down above your eye the drops fall out without squeezing the bottle. Bearing in mind this tiny 3ml bottle costs £20 it is poor value for money. The drops don’t really work for me as I need more lubrication.

    Moisturising effect:Rated -2.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
    Long lasting:Rated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Ease of use:Rated 1.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Butterflies Eyecare
    4 months ago

    Hello Jeffrey

    I am sorry to read you are having problems administering the eye drops.
    As you have mentioned, they do have an unusual method of application.

    Just to be sure, we have a video of the drops being applied that may be worth watching here;

    https://youtu.be/YMfnhM_pDpE

  • MS
    Marc S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 50-59
    What eye health issues do you have? Dry eyes, Meibomian gland dysfunction
    Who recommended these products to you? Other
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Effective relief for dry eyes

    Hycosan Shield eye drops help me to get through the day as I suffer from dry eyes (MGD). These are the only drops that I have found to have any impact on my ability to get through the day with as little discomfort as possible.

    Moisturising effect:Rated 1.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
    Long lasting:Rated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Ease of use:Rated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • DG
    Donna G.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    5 Stars

    Excellent