Carboxymethylcellulose

Alternative Names: Refresh Tears, Refresh Plus, Celluvisc, TheraTears Dry Eye Therapy

Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is a special liquid used as eye drops to help people who have dry eyes. It works by keeping the eyes moist and comfortable, like natural tears. There are different strengths of CMC, from very watery (0.25%) to thick and gooey (1.0%). The thinner ones are good for mild dryness and are easy to use during the day, while the thicker ones help more serious dryness and are often used at bedtime because they can make vision a little blurry at first. Some CMC eye drops come in little one-use bottles with no preservatives, which are great for people who need to use them a lot or have sensitive eyes.

Treatment Type: Over the Counter Medication

Treatment Class: N/A

Treatment Modality: N/A

Carboxymethylcellulose

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5.0

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Based on the provided data, there is only one review for the treatment 'Carboxymethylcellulose' against 'Dry Eyes Disease'. However, the review has no content and a rating of 0, making it difficult to draw any conclusions about the effectiveness of this treatment for the given disease.

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Very Affordable
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Immediate Relief
Side Effects
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1 = Intolerable Effect 5 = No Effect

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No Effect
Treatment Line
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1 = Third-line or more 5 = First-line

5.0

First-line

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Cost
Very Expensive
$1000+
Expensive
$501 to $1000
Moderate Cost
$101 to $500
Affordable
$25 to $100
Very Affordable
$25
Relief Speed
No Relief
No noticeable improvement
Slow Relief
Several days to weeks
Moderate Relief
Within 1 - 3 days
Fast Relief
Within hours
Immediate Relief
Within minutes
Side Effect
Intolerable Side Effect
Caused treatment to stop or required hospitalization
Severe Side Effect
Difficult to tolerate, may require intervention
Moderate Side Effect
Noticeable, but manageable
Mild Side Effect
Minor, not bothersome
No Side Effect
Without any adverse effects
Treatment Line
Third-line or more
Used after second-line failed or multiple prior treatment
Second-line
Used after first-line treatment failed or was unsuitable
First-line
First treatment tried
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2 months ago
Carboxymethylcellulose is a common ingredient in artificial tears used to treat Dry eye syndrome. It works by increasing the thickness and stability of the tear film, helping keep the surface of the eye lubricated and reducing irritation or burning. These drops are widely available over the counter and generally very well tolerated, making them a good first option for mild dry eye symptoms.
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