Lavotears Eye Ointment belongs to the class of medicines called 'ophthalmic lubricants' generally used to treat dry eye disease. Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs if you don't produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears. This tear instability leads to inflammation and damage to the eye's surface.

Lavotears Eye Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Carboxymethylcellulose and Glycerin. Carboxymethylcellulose works by increasing tear viscosity in the eye. Glycerin is an ophthalmic demulcent (forms a soothing film) that works by lubricating the eye's mucous membrane surfaces. In this way, it provides temporary relief from burning and discomfort.

Lavotears Eye Ointment should be taken as advised by your doctor. Some of the minor side effects are burning/stinging/ irritation may occur temporarily. Whereas serious side effects are eye pain and eye redness/irritation may occur. If it persists, take the advice of your doctor.

Before using this Lavotears Eye Ointment, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of the medicine components and wash your hands before using Lavotears Eye Ointment to avoid contamination. Do not touch the bottle's tip to avoid contamination; replace the cap tightly after each use. Do not use a solution which is colour changed and cloudy in appearance. It is for external use only and use before the expiration date. Do not change or stop the dose of medicine without informing your doctor. Do not drive, use machinery, or perform any activity until your vision is clear, as Lavotears Eye Ointment causes temporary blurred vision.

Lavotears Eye Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Carboxymethylcellulose and Glycerin. Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) works by increasing tear viscosity in the eye. Glycerin is an ophthalmic demulcent (forms a soothing film) that works by lubricating the eye's mucous membrane surface. In this way, it provides temporary relief from burning and discomfort due to dry eye. 

•  Irritation
• Burning sensation,
• Pain at application site.

Before using this Lavotears Eye Ointment, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of the medicine components and wash your hands before using Lavotears Eye Ointment to avoid contamination. Do not touch the bottle's tip to avoid contamination; replace the cap tightly after each use. Do not use a solution which is coloured, changed and cloudy in appearance. It is for external use only and use before the expiration date. Do not change or stop the dose of medicine without informing your doctor. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity until your vision is clear because Lavotears Eye Ointment causes temporary blurred vision.  

Drug-Drug interactions: No drug interaction found. 

Drug-Food interactions: No food interaction found. 

Drug-Disease interactions: No disease interaction found. 
 

• Take fish in your diet, which has omega-3 fatty acids that may counter dry eyes.
• Leafy greens are rich in vitamin C which contributes to eye health.
• Drink more water, it has a big part to play in tear production.
• Avoid air blowing in your eyes
• Take eye breaks during long tasks and keep your computer screen below eye level.
• Stop smoking and avoid drinking alcohol.
• Use eyeglasses when you are going out.

• If you wear contact lens, remove them before using Lavotears Eye Ointment. 
• Tell your doctor if your eye condition persists or worsens after 3 days. 

Dry eye disease: Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when your tears are not able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. the tearing instability leads to inflammation and damage of the eyes' surface. Symptoms include a burning sensation, sensitivity to light, eye redness, a sensation of having something in your eyes, watery eyes, and blurred vision. It is caused by disruption of the healthy tear film by hormonal changes, autoimmune disease, inflamed eyelid glands, ageing, keeping contact lenses and by using some medications like antihistamines (fexofenadine), and people who have undergone laser eye surgery.