while another concludes that treatment with phospholipid liposomes shows statistically significant clinical advantages with better results in the lid parallel conjunctival fold (LIPCOF) test, tear film break-up time (BUT), Schirmer-I test, tear meniscus measurement, inflammation of the lid margins, and visual acuity, compared to conventional artificial tears treatment [1] In 80 per cent of people with dry eye, the cause is deficiency or instability of the lipid layer of the tear film Three main layers make up the normal tear film. In 80% of people with dry eye, the cause is deficiency or instability of the lipid layer Authority to prescribe an Authority medicine is granted for specific indications and/or for certain patient circumstances. Authority may be obtained by telephone to Medicare Australia (known as "phone approval") or in writing from an authorised delegate of the Minister for Health.

The sprayed-on phospholipid liposomes reach the lid margins via the same effect and mix with the endogenous lipids to help repair the tear film lipid layer In evaporative dry eye, the meibomian gland (pictured inset) fails to secrete enough oil to maintain the lipid layer of the tear film Optrex Hayfever Relief 2% w/v Eye Drops, for the relief and treatment of the eye symptoms of Hayfever, contains sodium cromoglicate This article is intended to help pharmacists understand and convey the benefits of liposomal sprays to sufferers of dry eye, by considering their mode of action in relation to the stabilization of the tear film. What are liposomal sprays?

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Optrex Sore Eye Drops, for the relief of minor eye irritations caused by dusty or smoky atmospheres, driving or close work, contains witch hazel Optrex Infected Eye Drops, for treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivitis, contains chloramphenicol

Optrex Bloodshot Eye Drops, for temporary relief of redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations, contains witch hazel and naphazoline hydrochloride contains: 10mg Lecithin, 8mg Sodium Chloride, 8mg Ethanol, 0.25mg Vitamin A Palmitate, 0.02mg Vitamin E, Purified water.Optrex Allergy 2% w/v Eye Drops, for the relief and treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis, contains sodium cromoglicate