Polyvinyl Alcohol
Uses
Polyvinyl Alcohol/ Povidone Eye Drops is used in the treatment of dry eye disease.
How it Works
Polyvinyl alcohol is known as a non-ionic surfactant. Polyvinyl alcohol is used in eye preparations. Polyvinyl alcohol is used to increase the viscosity and thereby prolonging contact time of the active ingredient with the eye. Polyvinyl alcohol is often found in artificial tears preparations for dry eye and in contact lens solutions.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Polyvinyl Alcohol/ Povidone Eye Drops may suffer from such side effects;
Blurred vision,
Burning sensation in eye,
Stinging sensation