Avenova

Apr 30, 2021

Avenova - from US-based NovaBay Pharmaceuticals - is an over-the-counter (prescription-free) eyelid cleansing product. It contains hypochlorous acid (HOCl), which kills certain bacteria and rejuvenates your eyes as it gets absorbed by your eyelids and the surrounding areas. With a soothing formula, Avenova provides support in the relief from common symptoms such as dry eyes, red eyes, itchy and swollen eyelids that might get caused by contact lens intolerance, blepharitis, or Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).

Avenova - Parameters and Specs

	Avenova
Product Image
Product Name	Avenova Official Website Buy Online
Type	Eyelid and Eyelash Product
Manufacturer	NovaBay Pharmaceuticals
Release Date	-
FDA Device Class	II
Over the Counter (OTC)	Yes
Application	Cleans, kills bacteria and rejuvenates to support the relief of symptoms related to: Dry Eye Blepharitis Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Contact Lens Intolerance Inflammation
Special Features	Clinically proven formula No bleach No impurities No toxins FSA and HSA eligible Free of fragrance, gluten, coconut, nickel, and common allergy causing preservatives (e.g. paraben)
Ingredients
Active Ingredients	HOCl - Hypochlorous acid (0.01%)
Other Ingredients	Saline
Packaging, Pricing and Offers
Packaging Details	0.68 oz (20ml)
Price Range	$27 - $34
Cost per ounce (30ml)	$39.70 - $50 (per oz) $1.35 - $1.70 (per ml)
Online Retailers	Visit Avenova 20% Off - Use 20OPTIXNOW10 at checkout

Clinical Studies

• A Viral Conjunctivitis Treatment Study Using 0.01% Hypochlorous Acid
  by: Novabay Pharmaceuticals
  U.S. National Library of Medicine - November 2018
  Results expected in 2021

Further Reading

• In Vitro Evaluation of a Hypochlorous Acid Hygiene Solution on Established Biofilms
  by: Romanowski, Eric G. M.S.; Stella, Nicholas A. B.S.; Yates, Kathleen A. B.S.; Brothers, Kimberly M. Ph.D.; Kowalski, Regis P. M.S.; Shanks, Robert M. Q. Ph.D.
  published in: Eye & Contact Lens: Science & Clinical Practice, Volume 44 - November 2018
• Reduction in bacterial load using hypochlorous acid hygiene solution on ocular skin
  by: David W Stroman, Keri Mintun, Arthur B Epstein, Crystal M Brimer, Chirag R Patel, James D Branch, and Kathryn Najafi-Tagol
  Published: Online 2017
  Test Product: Avenova
  Results Abstract: The application of a saline hygiene solution preserved with pure HOCl acid reduced the bacterial load significantly without altering the diversity of bacterial species remaining on the skin under the lower eyelid.