Treatment of dry eye and ocular surface damage due to some conditions and/or diseases for example, post operative eye surgeries; eg. Cataract surgery, LASIK, prolonged use of preservative-containing eye drops such as antiglaucoma drugs. In addition, it can be used for the treatment of superficial keratitis, Sjogren syndrome or primary dry eye syndrome (Keratoconjunctivitis sicca). Temporary relief of dryness, burning and ocular fatigue induced, for example, by dust smoke, dry heat, air conditioning, extended computer screen use or contact lens wear.