Some formulations of sodium hyaluronate eye drops, like Hycosan Original, are safe to use with contact lenses.

However, this can differ from product to product, as certain combinations of ingredients in eye drops aren’t safe to use with contact lenses.

If you wear contact lenses and experience dry eyes regularly, or are unsure about whether your eye drops are safe to use with your contact lenses, speak to your doctor, pharmacist, or optician for advice before use.

If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using sodium hyaluronate eye drops or any other medicated product.

Although sodium hyaluronate may be safe to use during pregnancy, you should speak to a medical professional to be sure you’re using the best medication to manage your symptoms at this time.

When you’ve used sodium hyaluronate eye drops, you may experience temporary blurred vision, which can happen after using any eye drops.

If this happens to you, do not attempt to drive or use any tools or machinery until you are absolutely certain you are safe to do so.