{"product_id":"aeon-protect-plus-lubricating-eye-drops","title":"AEON Protect Plus Eye Drops – Preservative-Free Dry Eye Relief (10ml)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced, long-lasting lubrication for moderate to severe dry eye, sensitive eyes and ocular surface protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAEON Protect Plus is a premium, preservative-free lubricating eye drop formulated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.3% cross-linked sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to provide intensive hydration and longer-lasting relief from dry eye symptoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike conventional hyaluronic acid eye drops, AEON Protect Plus uses cross-linked technology designed to help the lubricant remain on the ocular surface for longer, providing sustained 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formulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – particularly beneficial when protecting a compromised ocular surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate to severe dry eye relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – helps relieve dryness, burning, grittiness and irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre- and post-operative eye care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – designed to support ocular surface lubrication before and after ophthalmic procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-lasting moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – particularly useful for people experiencing persistent dryness or discomfort later in the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact lens compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – suitable for use with contact lenses, according to product guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is AEON Protect Plus Suitable For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAEON Protect Plus may be particularly beneficial for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople experiencing moderate to severe dry eye disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatients with persistent dryness despite using standard lubricating drops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople with sensitive eyes who prefer preservative-free formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatients preparing for or recovering from cataract or refractive eye surgery, under their clinician's guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact lens wearers experiencing dryness or discomfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople whose dry eye symptoms are aggravated by screen use, air conditioning, heating or environmental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Like AEON Protect Plus at Illume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Illume Eye Care, we recognise that not all lubricating eye drops are the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAEON Protect Plus stands out for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecross-linked hyaluronic acid technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which provides a longer-lasting lubricating effect than conventional sodium hyaluronate formulations are designed to 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For patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), inflammation or reduced tear production, additional treatment may be needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstil one drop into the affected eye or eyes as required, or as recommended by your optometrist or ophthalmologist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid touching the bottle tip to your eye, eyelids or fingers. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for first use, storage and disposal after opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive lubricating ingredient:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cross-linked sodium hyaluronate 0.3%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther ingredients: Sodium chloride 0.45%, boric acid 0.8%, borax 0.12% and purified water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreservative-free | Phosphate-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot Sure Which Eye Drops Are Right for You?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferent types of dry eye respond to different treatments. 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