Introduction
Bepanthen® is a product line of Bayer®, which already since 1950 contains various products in the field of wound healing and wound care. The Bepanthen® products are not subject to prescription and are very popular with many customers as they are generally considered to be very well tolerated. A frequently purchased and popular product is Bepanthen® eye drops, which are recommended for the care and treatment of dry eyes.
Indications
Bepanthen® eye drops are a freely marketable product, so that in principle no medical indication is required to purchase and use the product. Nevertheless, there are of course indications on the basis of which the use of Bepanthen® eye drops seems to be reasonable and beneficial. The manufacturer Bayer® states “dry eyes” as the overriding indication.
But what does it actually mean to have dry eyes and what are the causes of dry eyes? The human eye is normally wetted by a thin film of tears, which serves to protect the eye from foreign bodies and dirt. Another important function of the tear film is to supply the cornea, which is the uppermost layer of the eye, with nutrients.
This tear film can be disturbed for various reasons. A very common cause is the widespread use of computer screens nowadays. The eye tires quickly and blinks less often.
As a result, the tear film is not distributed properly and the eyes are dry. Apart from screen activity, there are many other causes of dry eyes. These include environmental influences such as drafts, air conditioning systems, exhaust fumes and heating air.
Medication, especially beta blockers, hormones or sleeping pills, can also lead to dry eyes. Another cause of dry eyes can be an underlying disease that leads to a wetting disorder. This includes diabetes mellitus, a rheumatic, thyroid or vascular disease or conjunctivitis.
With increasing age there is also a physiological decrease in the tear film, the menopause in women and the associated oestrogen deficiency can also be the cause. Another frequent cause is contact lenses. Similar to eye operations or laser corrections, these lead to mechanical stress on the eye, which disturbs the tear film.
A rather rare cause of dry eyes is a vitamin A deficiency. Ultimately, Bepanthen® eye drops can be used for a wide variety of wetting disorders and for wetting and rewetting soft and hard contact lenses. Furthermore, Bepanthen® Eyes and Nasal Ointment may be of interest to you.
Application for corneal injuries
Bepanthen-Augentropfen® may be suitable for the supportive treatment of corneal injuries. Corneal injuries must usually be treated with ointment dressings and antibiotic eye drops, as there is a risk of infection. Therapeutic contact lenses can also be considered as a treatment option. In any case, a corneal injury should be seen by an ophthalmologist so that correct treatment can be given. Minor and superficial injuries usually heal very well, whereas deeper injuries, acid or alkali burns and burns without specialist treatment can have serious consequences for vision.
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