Issue 1 - January 2026
How Lab™RELEEV is the New Standard in Corneal Edema Management
For over 40 years, patients with corneal edema have had only one hypertonic treatment option—an uncomfortable solution associated with burning, stinging, and poor tolerance that challenged compliance. It was a harsh necessity, not an ideal choice. LabRELEEV changes that.
As the first and only hypertonic line in Canada to include sodium hyaluronate, LabRELEEV is designed to soothe the eye while reducing corneal swelling. Sodium hyaluronate hydrates and protects the ocular surface, helping to relieve irritation and improve tolerability compared to traditional hypertonics.
LabRELEEV provides 24-hour management with its dual formulas:
- LabRELEEV Day – preservative-free drops with 13.5% sorbitol as the hypertonic agent, paired with sodium hyaluronate for hydration and comfort
- LabRELEEV Night – a 4.5% sodium chloride ointment enriched with sodium hyaluronate, providing prolonged overnight action and easing morning eyelid opening
LabRELEEV is suitable for both acute (post-surgical) and chronic cases, such as Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy or bullous keratopathy. Clinical evidence shows that patients treated with LabRELEEV formulations after cataract surgery achieved faster resolution of corneal edema, improved comfort, and earlier recovery of visual acuity compared to standard regimens.
For eye care professionals, LabRELEEV represents the next generation of hypertonic therapy—bringing both efficacy and comfort to patients who previously had to settle for less.
Why LabRELEEV?
• First upgrade in over 40 years – the only alternative to the current outdated hypertonic
• Comfort built in – sodium hyaluronate soothes irritation and improves tolerance
• Dual-action relief – • Day: Sorbitol-based, preservative-free drops for daily management.
• Night: 4.5% sodium chloride ointment for overnight protection and easier mornings
• Clinically proven – shown to accelerate recovery after cataract surgery with faster edema
reduction and earlier visual acuity improvement
• Better compliance, better outcomes – comfort and effectiveness, patients can stick with