Vidisic

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Artificial tears and other indifferent preparations, ATC code: S01XA20 GelTears contains Carbomer 980, a hydrophilic, high molecular weight polymer of carboxyvinylic acid.‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​ The gel forms a transparent lubricating and moistening film on the surface of the eye. The preparation has a pH similar to that found in the normal tear film and is slightly hypotonic with respect to tears. GelTears relieves the symptoms of irritation linked with dry eye syndromes and protects the cornea against drying out. The use of vital stains has provided objective evidence that the corneal and conjunctival epithelial lesions associated with dry eye syndromes show improvement on treatment with GelTears. The gel remains on the surface of the eye for longer than low viscosity artificial tears and hence, less frequent application is required.