Managing Dry Eye Disease: How HYLO DUAL INTENSE® Supports the Growing Eyecare Category

OTC Retail & Pharmacy Awards winner for Best Eyecare in 2026, HYLO DUAL INTENSE® is the next generation eye drop for the management of the symptoms of Dry Eye Disease, providing instant and long-lasting relief.

HYLO DUAL INTENSE® contains dual-acting ingredients that work together to break the vicious cycle of Dry Eye. This product contains High Molecular Weight Sodium Hyaluronate (0.2%) which delivers intensive, soothing and hydrating relief. The additional Ectoin (2%) is a natural osmoprotectant for the ocular surface and it stabilises the tear film and reduces inflammatory symptoms.

Dry Eye Disease is a growing public health concern that affects millions of people worldwide¹ and the eyecare category is forecast to be the fastest growing category in pharmacy2.

What’s driving the growth?

Modern lifestyles involving increased screen usage, as well as an ageing population is contributing to a rise in eye-related disorders. Dry Eye Disease impacts all age groups and affects their quality of life3, mental health4 and tasks such as reading, using a computer and driving5.

So how can you effectively manage Dry Eye Disease?

Eye experts recommend establishing a three-step eyecare routine to effectively manage the symptoms of Dry Eye Disease, Blepharitis and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).

STEP 1: HEAT

Applying controlled heat with an eye mask helps soften the oils and unblock our eyelid glands. These oils play a key role in the formation of the tear film.

OPTASE® Moist Heat Mask provides effective relief for Dry Eye, Blepharitis, MGD, blocked glands and Styes.

STEP 2: CLEANSE

Daily cleansing of our eyelids and eyelashes is important to help promote and support healthy-looking eyelids.

OPTASE® Tea Tree Oil Eyelid Wipes are biodegradable and provide soothing and hydrating cleansing with antibacterial action from naturally occurring Tea Tree.

STEP 3: HYDRATE

Using intensive, long-lasting eye drops can help relieve the symptoms of Dry Eye Disease leaving eyes feeling soothed and refreshed.

HYLO DUAL INTENSE® for instant, long-lasting lubrication of dry eyes and stabilisation of the tear film. These are preservative free drops in a patented COMOD bottle which delivers precise dosing with a guaranteed 225 drops and 6 months sterility from first opening.

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Want to learn more about how you can grow the eyecare category in your pharmacy?

Contact your local SCOPE representative or call customer care on: IRE Freephone: 1800 816 005 Email: info@scopeeyecare.com

References: 1. American Academy of Ophthalmology (2018). Dry Eye Disease. Available at: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/dry-eye-disease. 2. MetrixLab 2024 3. Morthen, M.K. et al. (2022) ‘The vision-related burden of dry eye’, The Ocular Surface, 23, pp. 207–215. 4. Kitazawa, M. et al. (2018) ‘Dry eye disease and depression/anxiety: A naturalistic observational study’, Translational Vision Science & Technology, 7(6), p. 35. 5. Mijanovic, B. et al. (2007) ‘Impact of dry eye syndrome on vision-related quality of life’, American Journal of Ophthalmology, 143(3), pp. 409–415.