Liposic Mechanism of Action

Carbomer is used as a tear substitute and lubricant when applied to the eye.
Liposic eye gel is used for the symptomatic treatment of "dry eye", which is a dehydration of the surface of the eye when no natural tears are being produced. Dry eye can also be caused when it is not possible to close the eyelids either partly or completely.
This condition is so common that 1 in 5 patients who go to see an ophthalmologist suffers from a dry eye condition. There are many reasons eg, reduced tear production in old age, work in air conditioned rooms, VDU work, hormonal changes during menopause, etc. Finally, also negative environmental and climatic effects play a role in the development of dry eye conditions.
During the course of the day, we blink 14,000 times on an average. With each blinking motion of the eye, a very thin tear film is distributed over the surface of the eyeball which keeps it smooth, clean and moist, and protects the eye from pollutants. When the volume or the composition of the tear film is disturbed, dessication phenomena of the cornea and conjunctiva occur and the patient experiences symptoms eg, burning, dry eye sensation, gritty feeling, feeling of pressure and sensitivity to light.
Liposic is a soothing gel solution which moistens the eye and provides tear-like lubrication to the eyes and eyelids. The carbomer in Liposic increases the thickness of the gel which assists the gel in remaining in contact with eye for a longer period of time.