Dry eye overnight ointment/gel

[whitedog]

Hi

I've been using Xailin Night on prescription for a couple of years now. I like the gel - it's creamy and my eyes feel well lubricated in the morning but I find the tube awkward to use.

It's plastic, so can't be rolled up, unless I stick a tiny bulldog clip on the end. Sometimes the tubes seem to contain more air than gel. And the gel sometimes comes out in an annoying blob.

I used a gel once that came in a metal tube and the nozzle seemed narrow which made it easier to direct a thin line of gel in. I think it was Hycosan Night but when I look online, some of it is sold in blue/yellow boxes and some in blue/white boxes so I'm not sure. Or it might have been Hylo Night?

Can anyone recommend one that definitely comes in a metal tube? Thanks.

[Trish_GlaucomaUK Partner]

Hello, I'm sure one of members will be able to help you and recommend. Another option would be to speak to your pharmacist.

[whitedog in reply to Trish_GlaucomaUK]

Thanks. Didn't think of asking the pharmacist.

[Cavapoochonowner in reply to Trish_GlaucomaUK]

Hello there,I have been prescribed Hylo night ointment preservative free(scope opthalmics Ltd) 5 gram by my opthamologist for dry eyes.It is a vasaline like texture in a metal tube you can roll.I find it works well.Hope this helps.

[whitedog in reply to Cavapoochonowner]

Hi

Ah that's good to know, thank you.

I might try that and the Hycosan and compare them all.

[Beeky]

Hi, Hycosan Night comes in a metal tube, it has also changed the box design to blue and white packaging- I bought some in Boots chemist a few weeks ago- hope this helps

[whitedog in reply to Beeky]

Hi

That does help - thanks very much.