About sodium carboxy methyl celluloseophthalmic lubricant, artificial tearsmechanism of action of sodium carboxy methyl cellulosekeep the eye moist, help to protect the eye from injury and infection, oxychloro complex is used as preservative and this ultimately changes into components of natural tears (sodium chloride and water) indications for sodium carboxy methyl cellulose1.artificial tear 2.lubricant in ophthalmic preparations 3.to relieve dry,irritated eyes