HYLO DUAL INTENSE Mechanism of Action

Burning, itching, tearing, foreign body sensation or the sensation of dry eyes are symptoms of an irritated eye. Frequently this is a symptom that the eye is not sufficiently provided with humidity.
In these cases HYLO DUAL INTENSE is advantageous because of the dual mode of action of sodium hyaluronate and ectoine.
HYLO DUAL INTENSE contains the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in many organs of the human body including the eye. Its special physical property is that it forms a regular, stable and long lasting, lubricating and moisturising film on the eye surface that is not easily rinsed off. This so-called bioadhesive property ensures that the cornea and conjunctiva are protected and together with the physiologic tears the eye lid slides over the surface of the eye. HYLO DUAL INTENSE contains a higher amount of sodium hyaluronate which makes it more viscous and in so doing the eye is provided with an intensive, soothing and long lasting moisturising film. Persistent or more severe symptoms are relieved and the eye is protected against further irritation.
Ectoine is a natural substance gained from microorganisms that live in an extreme environment (e.g. salt lakes). To be protected against these extreme environmental conditions these microorganisms form the natural substance ectoine. Its specific properties are used in HYLO DUAL INTENSE. Ectoine increases the binding of water at the cells of the ocular surface. This forms a physiologic barrier on the conjunctiva. Simultaneously ectoine stabilizes the lipid layer of the tear film that protects against excessive evaporation of tears.
The interaction of sodium hyaluronate and ectoine provides intensive long lasting lubrication of the ocular surface and protects against evaporation of tears. The typical symptoms itching and burning that occur as inflammatory reactions to environmentally triggered irritations are relieved by HYLO DUAL INTENSE.