New Option for Treatment of Dry Eye Disease and Allergies

Candorvision announces the launch of HYLO™-DUAL, the first and only lipid-free and emulsifier-free eye drop that not only moisturizes the cornea and the conjunctiva, but also protects the tear film against excessive evaporation of tears and reduces inflammatory and allergy symptoms such as itching and burning.“HYLO-DUAL is unique,” says Candorvision President and CEO Dr. Frank Heidemann. “It contains sodium hyaluronate (the same ingredient as in HYLO™) and ectoine. Ectoine is a natural substance formed by microorganisms to protect themselves from extreme environments (e.g. osmotic stress in salt lakes or under geysers). Ectoine increases the binding of water with the cells of the ocular surface to form a physiological barrier against allergenic substances. Furthermore, it stabilizes the lipid layer of the tear film. The combination of sodium hyaluronate and Ectoine provides intensive, long-lasting lubrication of the ocular surface and protects against the evaporation of tears. HYLO-DUAL relieves itching and burning, the typical symptoms of environmentally triggered inflammations and irritations, as well as allergic reactions.“With the HYLO-family of products and Ocunox™ eye ointment, ophthalmologists, optometrists and patients now have access to a range of truly preservative-free and phosphate-free treatment options that can be used for (up to) six months after opening. This means patients need no longer worry about the potential serious side-effects associated with preservatives and phosphates or the risks of using a product that has been open more than 30 days. We are very proud to be launching our fourth new product in Canada.”HYLO-DUAL is available without prescription in selected pharmacies (behind the counter) and optometry clinics.