Prolub eye gel
How HPMC works:
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Forms a thick lubricating film on the eye
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Reduces friction during blinking
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Increases tear breakup time (TBUT)
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Slows tear evaporation
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Provides long-lasting moisture
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Stabilizes the mucin layer of the tear film
Benefits:
Suitable for moderate to severe dry eye,Patients with exposure keratitis, post-surgery dryness, or night-time dryness, Provides night-time protection due to high viscosity,reduces symptoms- burning, grittiness, redness, blurred vision
Role in Chemical Eye Injury
After a chemical burn (acid/alkali):
How HPMC helps:
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Creates a protective barrier over the damaged cornea and conjunctiva
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Prevents further mechanical damage caused by blinking
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Maintains a moist environment for epithelial healing
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Reduces pain, irritation, and photophobia
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Supports regeneration of epithelial cells

