Hypromellose 0.3% Eye Drops Artificial Tears For Dry Eyes 10ml Brands May Vary Hypromellose, is an artificial tear used to relieve dry eye conditions (eg. conditions associated with the use of VDUs and TVs, infrequent blinking, certain medical treatments, atmospheric pollution and drying atmospheres eg. air-conditioning, central heating, wind and sun.) It is also used to moisten hard contact lenses and to lubricate artificial eyes.