It is used to relieve dryness and irritation caused by reduced tear flow. It helps prevent damage to the eye in certain eye diseases. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose may also be used to moisten hard contact lenses and artificial eyes. In addition, it may be used in certain eye examinations.
(HPMC) is widely used as a tablet binder, film-coating, extended-release tablet matrix, capsule shell and thickening agent in ophthalmic preparations.