A method for producing a container welded in a protective wrapping, which contains a viscoelastic fluid for use as eye drops in the chirurgical treatment of eyes, wherein the container is configured such that the fluid may be removed from the container via a predetermined breaking point, characterized by the combination of the measures thatthe viscoelastic fluid is filled into the container, which is thereupon closed,the closed container is welded into a protective wrapping, whereuponthe welded container including the protective wrapping is subjected to thermal sterilization.
