{"title":"Eye drops and Dry Eye Relief","description":"\u003cp\u003eEye drops play an important role in managing dry eye symptoms, maintaining comfort, and supporting ocular surface health. Our range of eye drops and dry eye relief products is carefully selected by experienced optometrists and includes options suitable for mild, moderate, and chronic dry eye conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur range includes preservative-free alternatives to commonly used eye drops such as Polytears, Systane, and Hylo, carefully selected by optometrists for dry eye management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eLubricating Eye Drops for Dry Eyes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLubricating eye drops help relieve dryness, irritation, and discomfort caused by reduced tear production or increased tear evaporation. These drops are suitable for everyday use and can be used with or without contact lenses to support ongoing eye comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreservative-Free Eye Drops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePreservative-free eye drops are recommended for people with sensitive eyes or those requiring frequent application throughout the day. These formulations reduce the risk of irritation and are ideal for long-term dry eye management, especially in patients with ocular surface disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEye Drops for Contact Lens Wearers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertain eye drops are specifically designed to be safe for use with contact lenses. These products help maintain lens comfort, reduce dryness during wear, and support tear film stability without affecting lens performance or clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuy Eye Drops Online in New Zealand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur eye drops and dry eye relief products are available to buy online with fast New Zealand shipping. All products are optometrist-approved and chosen to support safe, effective relief for dry, irritated, or tired eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany dry eye and contact lens wearers also use proper \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact lens solutions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to support eye comfort, hygiene, and lens safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for alternatives to commonly used eye drops? Read our guide to \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 47, 110);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(6, 47, 110);\" title=\"Polytears, Systane and Hylo eye drop alternatives for dry eye relief\" href=\"\/pages\/polytears-systane-hylo-alternatives-dry-eye-drops-in-nz\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolytears, Systane \u0026amp; Hylo alternatives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oust-demodex-cleanser","title":"OcuSoft Oust Demodex Tea Tree Eyelid Cleanser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOcuSoft Oust Demodex Cleanser is an extra-strength eyelid cleanser containing tea tree oil, formulated to relieve irritation by removing oil, debris and Demodex mites from the lashes and lid margin. A targeted option for demodex-related blepharitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemodex blepharitis and persistent lid-margin irritation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnterior blepharitis with crusting and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLash and lid hygiene where tea tree is indicated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith eyes closed, apply to a clean fingertip or cotton pad and massage gently along the lash line, then rinse thoroughly. Use as directed by your optometrist — tea tree formulations are typically used in courses rather than indefinitely. Avoid direct contact with the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; key details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey ingredient: tea tree oil (extra-strength formulation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargets Demodex mites, oil and debris at the lash base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse after use; avoid direct eye contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list on pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptometrist-owned NZ practice. Demodex needs correct diagnosis — our clinicians can confirm whether Oust is right for you. Free advice with every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocusoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47786723868953,"sku":"015718307501","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/removal.ai__3c585756-aa1f-4b37-9315-734ac3df70dc-img_0009_HFHP36.png?v=1705286231"},{"product_id":"hypochlor","title":"OcuSoft HypoChlor Hypochlorous Acid Eyelid Spray","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOcuSoft HypoChlor is a soothing hypochlorous acid eyelid spray that gently removes debris, bacteria and other contaminants from the eyelids and lashes to improve comfort and support dry eye and blepharitis management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlepharitis, MGD and demodex-related lid conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily lid hygiene routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive eyes needing a no-sting cleanser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpray onto closed eyelids (or onto a clean cotton pad) and gently massage along the lash line — no rinsing required. 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The thicker gel format extends contact time on the ocular surface for longer-lasting relief and overnight use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to severe or persistent dry eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlepharitis and MGD management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvernight relief for dry, gritty eyes on waking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply a small amount into each eye 1–2 times daily or before sleep, as directed by your optometrist. A brief sting on application is normal and settles quickly. 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Our optometrists can guide you on use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptometrist-owned NZ practice with a clinically curated dry eye range and free advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47823142486297,"sku":"9343345000337","price":38.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/optimelgel.png?v=1705828400"},{"product_id":"sterilid","title":"SteriLid Hypochlorous Acid Antimicrobial Eyelid Spray","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteriLid Antimicrobial Spray is an advanced hypochlorous acid (0.01%) eyelid cleanser — the first FDA-accepted antimicrobial lid hygiene formula of its kind. It cleanses away bacteria and irritants from the lids and lashes while remaining pH-balanced and gentle enough for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlepharitis, MGD and demodex-related lid disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily lid hygiene for dry eye management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre- and post-eye-surgery lid preparation (as advised)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpray onto closed eyelids (or a clean cotton pad) and massage gently along the lash line — no rinsing needed. Typically used 1–2 times daily, or as directed by your optometrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; key details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive: hypochlorous acid 0.01%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH-balanced, no-sting, no-rinse spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle enough for daily long-term use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list on pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe science\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHypochlorous acid is a naturally occurring molecule produced by the body's immune cells. In eyelid hygiene it reduces bacterial load on the lid margin without stinging. Our optometrists can advise on frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptometrist-owned NZ practice — SteriLid is a clinic favourite for lid hygiene. 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Its nano-droplet technology spreads a fast-acting moisture layer across the entire ocular surface for long-lasting hydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Systane Complete is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone unsure which type of dry eye they have — this covers all types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservative-sensitive eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily, frequent use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShake well, then instil 1–2 drops into each eye as needed, or as directed by your optometrist. Preservative-free, so suitable for frequent daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; key details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLubricant: propylene glycol in a nano-droplet lipid emulsion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservative-free multi-dose bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers aqueous-deficient, evaporative and mixed dry eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list on pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe're an independent optometrist-owned NZ practice. If drops alone aren't solving your dryness, our clinical dry eye assessments identify the underlying cause. 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The thicker formulation coats the eye for extended relief of severe dry eye — particularly useful overnight or when symptoms are at their worst.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Systane Gel Drops are for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSevere or overnight dry eye symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople waking with dry, gritty or stuck-shut eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose needing longer relief between applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstil 1 drop into each eye before sleep, or as directed by your optometrist. Expect brief blur after application — most people pair Gel Drops at night with a lighter drop (like Systane Ultra) during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; key details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThicker gel-drop formulation for extended contact time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLubricants: polyethylene glycol 400 and propylene glycol with HP-Guar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list on pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGel drops can briefly blur vision after application — most people use them before sleep and a lighter drop (like Systane Ultra) during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndependent NZ optometry practice with a clinically curated dry eye range and free product advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alcon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47823252422937,"sku":"8427324890537","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/systanegel.png?v=1705830023"},{"product_id":"systane-hydration-ud","title":"Systane HYDRATION UD Preservative-Free Eye Drops (30 Vials)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSystane Hydration UD delivers long-lasting dry eye relief in convenient single-use vials. The dual-action formula pairs sodium hyaluronate with HP-Guar to hydrate and protect the ocular surface — completely preservative-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Systane Hydration UD is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservative-sensitive and post-surgical eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel and handbag convenience — sterile single vials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact lens wearers needing preservative-free comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwist open a vial and instil 1–2 drops into each eye as needed, then discard the vial — each is single-use. 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Most dry eye in New Zealand is \u003cem\u003eevaporative\u003c\/em\u003e — the oil layer fails, tears evaporate too fast, and adding water does not correct that. If you are using drops several times a day and still uncomfortable, the drop isn't the problem — the diagnosis is. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dry-eye-guide\"\u003edry eye guide\u003c\/a\u003e is the place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild to moderate dryness — screens, air conditioning, wind, long days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants preservative-free drops without committing to a bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact lens wearers who need a drop that can go in over the lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandbags, work bags and glove boxes, where a bottle is impractical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople whose eyes sting or redden with preserved drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with my contact lenses in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Preservative-free unit-dose drops are the safest kind to use over a lens. If comfort only lasts a few minutes after instilling, it is worth reviewing the lens and its fit rather than just changing drops. If you wear scleral, ortho-K or rigid lenses, also read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/saline-for-scleral-and-rigid-lenses-nz\"\u003ewhich saline is safe for scleral and rigid lenses\u003c\/a\u003e — not every bottle in the bathroom cupboard belongs anywhere near those.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it blur my vision?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarely, and only for a few seconds. It is a thin drop, not a gel or an ointment. If you want something that stays put overnight, a gel or ointment is the right tool — and those genuinely do blur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often can I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs often as you comfortably need; follow the pack instructions. There is no preservative to build up, which is the usual limiting factor. 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There is no preservative, so a vial is not designed to be reopened and reused.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from a bottle like Polytears?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/polytears-lubricating-eye-drops\"\u003ePolytears\u003c\/a\u003e is a preserved multi-dose bottle — cheaper per drop and perfectly fine occasionally. TheraTears vials cost more per dose but remove the preservative question altogether. 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If you wear contact lenses, check the pack guidance or ask us before using with lenses in. Persistent symptoms deserve a proper dry eye assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; key details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid Shield technology supports all layers of the tear film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-acting, non-blurring formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list on pack — ask our optometrists if unsure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndependent NZ optometry practice — clinically curated dry eye range with free professional advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rohto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49243412529433,"sku":"4987241163670","price":32.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/rotho.png?v=1720061695"},{"product_id":"elin-eyes-fresh-eyes-lid-lash-cleansing-foam","title":"Elin Eyes Lid \u0026 Lash Cleansing Foam — Dry Eye \u0026 Blepharitis Care","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElin Eyes Lid \u0026amp; Lash Cleansing Foam is a gentle, plant-based daily foaming cleanser that removes debris, makeup and excess oil from the eyelids and lashes without stripping moisture or clogging pores. Eyelid hygiene is a cornerstone of dry eye and blepharitis management, and also supports contact lens comfort and lash health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry eye and blepharitis sufferers following a lid-hygiene routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakeup and lash-extension wearers wanting eye-safe cleansing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact lens wearers needing cleaner, more comfortable lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith eyes closed, pump a small amount of foam onto a clean fingertip, massage gently along the lids and lash line, then rinse with warm water. Use daily — morning, evening or both — as directed by your optometrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; key details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant-based foaming formula, made in New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree from sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde and fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe with lash extensions and around contact lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list on pack and at elineyes.co.nz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the formulator\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElin Eyes was created by New Zealand optometrist \u003cstrong\u003eAdele Jefferies\u003c\/strong\u003e, founder of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illumeeyecare.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIllume Eye Care\u003c\/a\u003e (Ponsonby, Auckland) and past President of the Cornea and Contact Lens Society of New Zealand. Developed with leading chemists and manufactured in New Zealand. Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elineyes.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eelineyes.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe proudly stock fellow NZ optometrist Adele Jefferies' Elin Eyes range as part of our clinically curated dry eye and lid-care selection. 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Ideal for those with dry, sensitive eyes who need thorough cleansing without irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry eye, MGD and blepharitis management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy eye-makeup and mascara wearers needing gentle removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive skin around the eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith eyes closed, massage a few drops over the lids and lashes to dissolve makeup and debris, then rinse with warm water or remove with a clean, damp cotton pad. Use in the evening, or as directed by your optometrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; key details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNourishing plant-oil formula, made in New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree from sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde and fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolves stubborn eye makeup gently — kind to sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list on pack and at elineyes.co.nz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the formulator\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElin Eyes was created by New Zealand optometrist \u003cstrong\u003eAdele Jefferies\u003c\/strong\u003e, founder of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illumeeyecare.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIllume Eye Care\u003c\/a\u003e (Ponsonby, Auckland) and past President of the Cornea and Contact Lens Society of New Zealand. Developed with leading chemists and made in New Zealand. 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Use one pad per session and discard after use. Follow your optometrist's guidance on frequency and course length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; key details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey ingredient: tea tree oil on pre-moistened pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 individually packed single-use pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel-friendly — no bottles or rinse water needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list on pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndependent NZ optometry practice with a clinically curated lid-hygiene range and free advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OCuSOFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50833439916313,"sku":"015718537304","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/OCuSoftLidScrubOust-Pre-Moistenedpads_30pads.png?v=1748316268"},{"product_id":"ocusoft-retaine-cmc-lubricant-eye-drops","title":"OCuSOFT Retaine CMC Preservative-Free Eye Drops","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOCuSOFT Retaine CMC (MGD) is a preservative-free lubricant eye drop that provides long-lasting relief for dry, scratchy, irritated eyes. A cationic emulsion that supports all layers of the tear film — a strong alternative if you're used to TheraTears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate dry eye and MGD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose wanting a preservative-free emulsion drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormer TheraTears users seeking an equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstil 1–2 drops into each eye as needed, or as directed by your optometrist. Safe for regular daily use — if symptoms persist, book a dry eye assessment so we can find the underlying cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; key details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive lubricant: carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservative-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports all layers of the tear film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list on pack — ask our optometrists if you're switching from another drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptometrist-owned NZ practice with a clinically curated dry eye range and free advice on choosing the right drop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OCuSOFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51046589464857,"sku":"RO-0038","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/OCuSOFT_retaine.png?v=1772525185"},{"product_id":"avizor-lacrifresh-cleaning-drops-15ml","title":"Avizor Lacrifresh Comfort — Cleaning \u0026 Rewetting Drops for Contact Lenses 15ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvizor Lacrifresh Clean Drops are contact lens rewetting and cleaning drops that lubricate and refresh lenses directly on the eye, flushing away debris for renewed comfort during wear. 15ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft and rigid contact lens wearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-day dryness or debris during lens wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith lenses in, instil 1–2 drops into each eye and blink several times to refresh the lens surface. Use as needed throughout the day, or as directed by your optometrist. If discomfort persists, remove your lenses and get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; key details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRewetting and cleaning drops for use with lenses in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for soft and rigid (RGP) lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15ml bottle; full ingredient list on pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptometrist-owned NZ practice — free lens-care advice with every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avizor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757377880345,"sku":"8431306008681","price":12.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/Avizorlacrifreshclean_2c6e2253-1a4a-437e-b613-e35eb3048e54.png?v=1765497076"},{"product_id":"blephadex-eyelid-foam-cleanser","title":"Blephadex Eyelid Foam Cleanser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea tree and coconut oil, formulated for eyelids\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlephadex is a foaming eyelid cleanser built around \u003cstrong\u003etea tree oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, blended with coconut oil to take the edge off the sting. It is used along the lid margin as part of a daily lid hygiene routine, most often where demodex is involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things are worth saying before you buy. The first is to get a diagnosis. Demodex blepharitis, seborrhoeic blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction and plain dry eye all look similar from the outside, feel similar to the person who has them, and are managed quite differently. Buying the wrong product is the single most common reason people conclude that nothing works for their eyes. We can tell the difference in a few minutes on the slit lamp — book a dry eye assessment with us in Hamilton and we will tell you what you need and, just as usefully, what you don't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second is patience. Demodex mites have a \u003cstrong\u003etwo-to-three-week life cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e, and treatment kills adult mites far more reliably than it kills eggs — so you are not treating the mites present today, you are treating the ones that hatch after them. Give it a \u003cstrong\u003eminimum of six weeks of consistent daily use — two full life cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e — before judging whether it has worked. Most people stop at two weeks and decide it failed. And be realistic about what lid hygiene does: it keeps things in check rather than eradicating them, which is why persistent cases need a plan rather than a different bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople diagnosed with demodex or anterior blepharitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone with crusting, flaking or debris at the base of the lashes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact lens wearers whose lids need managing alongside lens wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance once an initial treatment phase is under control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long before I know whether it is working?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix weeks minimum, used daily — two full mite life cycles. The two-to-three-week life cycle is the reason, along with the fact that treatment kills adult mites far more reliably than eggs: a fortnight of use only deals with one generation. Judging it earlier than that is not a fair test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I just buy tea tree oil from the supermarket instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. \u003cstrong\u003eNeat tea tree oil must never go near an eye\u003c\/strong\u003e — it can cause serious surface damage. Blephadex is an ocular-formulated product, made at a concentration intended for use on the lid margin, which is exactly why you should not improvise your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do I actually put it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the lid margin at the base of the lashes, with the eyes closed — not on the eye itself and not just on the eyelid skin. Missing the lash line is the most common reason people see no change. Follow the directions on the bottle for how to rinse off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it sting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be mildly stinging or tingly for the first few days for some people, and that usually settles. If it stings sharply, keeps stinging, or the lids become red and swollen, stop and talk to us — tea tree does not suit everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it if I wear contact lenses or makeup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake lenses out and remove eye makeup first, cleanse, rinse, then reinsert lenses. Some eye makeup, particularly along the lash line, makes blepharitis noticeably harder to control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to keep using it forever?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost people move from daily use in the treatment phase to a maintenance routine every second or third day. Blepharitis is a managed condition rather than a cured one — that is the nature of it, not a failure of the product. If it keeps returning despite good technique, there are prescription options we can discuss in the practice. More detail is in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/blepharitis-treatment-nz\"\u003eblepharitis guide\u003c\/a\u003e, and the alternatives sit in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lid-hygiene-blepharitis-nz\"\u003elid hygiene range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if lid hygiene on its own isn't enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere demodex has been confirmed and it is not settling with lid hygiene alone, one of the prescription options an optometrist may consider is \u003cstrong\u003eSoolantra (topical ivermectin 1% cream)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It sits alongside lid hygiene rather than replacing it, and it is not something to start on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoolantra (ivermectin 1%) is a Prescription Medicine.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not available over the counter and cannot be bought from this website. It is prescribed only after an eye examination, because it is not appropriate for everyone and demodex needs to be confirmed rather than assumed. Prescription medicines have both benefits and risks — your optometrist will go through these with you. Book an examination with our therapeutic optometrists in Hamilton to find out whether it is right for you. Normal consultation charges apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myH1.st\/xxqfrlj\"\u003eBook an examination\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent, optometrist-owned New Zealand practice — in Hamilton since 1969.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order, including whether this is the right product for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree NZ shipping on orders over $100, sent NZ-wide from Hamilton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blephadex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52819762282777,"sku":null,"price":35.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/1695140489.png?v=1784757684"},{"product_id":"poly-visc-eye-ointment","title":"Poly Visc Eye Ointment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePoly Visc — a night-time ointment, not a daytime drop\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoly Visc is a paraffin-based lubricating eye ointment. It is thick, it is greasy, and that is entirely the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ointment stays on the eye for hours rather than minutes. A drop put in at bedtime has long since drained away by three in the morning; an ointment has not. That is why the people who get the most from Poly Visc are the ones whose worst symptoms arrive on \u003cstrong\u003eopening their eyes in the morning\u003c\/strong\u003e — gritty, stuck, sore, sometimes genuinely painful for the first minutes of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also the standard answer for \u003cstrong\u003eincomplete lid closure overnight\u003c\/strong\u003e (nocturnal lagophthalmos), which is far more common than people realise and is a cause of dryness that no daytime drop will ever reach. Plenty of patients use Poly Visc at night alongside an ordinary artificial tear through the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe honest caveat: it will blur your vision substantially, for several minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is not a side effect to be tolerated — it is the direct consequence of putting a greasy film across your visual axis, and it is precisely why this is a bedtime product. Put it in, close your eyes, go to sleep. Do not drive, read or work after using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are reaching for an ointment during the day, the answer is not a thicker ointment — it is a proper look at why your eyes are that dry. That usually means the oil glands in the lid margin, and the tools for those are \u003ca href=\"\/products\/iflo-usb-heated-eye-mask\"\u003eheat\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lid-hygiene-blepharitis-nz\"\u003elid hygiene\u003c\/a\u003e, not more lubricant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaking with gritty, stuck or painful eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncomplete lid closure overnight (nocturnal lagophthalmos).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSevere or exposure-related dry eye, used alongside daytime drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone whose bedtime drop simply doesn't last until morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for daytime use, and not for driving days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it blur my vision?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — noticeably, for several minutes. This is a bedtime product for that reason. Do not use it and then drive or read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with contact lenses in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Take lenses out first. Ointment and lens surfaces do not mix, and in any case lenses should be out before sleep unless we have specifically fitted you for overnight wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often can I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually once, at bedtime — follow what your optometrist has advised for you. If you are reaching for an ointment during the day, the answer is not a thicker ointment; it is a proper look at why your eyes are that dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain a preservative?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck the pack for the current formulation — we would rather you read the carton than take our word for it. If preservative-free specifically matters to you, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vita-pos-eye-ointment\"\u003eVita-POS\u003c\/a\u003e is explicitly preservative-free. The general rule still holds: more than about four doses a day of anything, go \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/preservative-free-eye-drops-nz\"\u003epreservative-free\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it keep once opened?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tube states a discard-after-opening period. Write the date you opened it on the tube and follow that — an ointment tube tip touches the lid margin every night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoly Visc or Vita-POS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePoly Visc is a straightforward paraffin lubricant, widely used and usually cheaper. Vita-POS is preservative-free and contains vitamin A — the better pick for indefinite nightly use or a sensitive ocular surface. Both blur. Both are bedtime products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing drops all day and still uncomfortable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Then the drop isn't the problem — the diagnosis is. Read about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/evaporative-dry-eye-mgd-why-your-drops-arent-working\"\u003emeibomian gland dysfunction\u003c\/a\u003e, look at \u003ca href=\"\/products\/iflo-usb-heated-eye-mask\"\u003eheat\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lid-hygiene-blepharitis-nz\"\u003elid hygiene\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=3022\"\u003eBook a free Dry Eye Evaluation\u003c\/a\u003e in Hamilton — 15 minutes, no cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent, optometrist-owned New Zealand practice — in Hamilton since 1969.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order; reply to your order email and a clinician answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree NZ shipping on orders over $100, sent from Hamilton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Alcon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52819764052249,"sku":null,"price":6.49,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/Poly_20Visc_20sinlge.png?v=1784757697"},{"product_id":"vita-pos-eye-ointment","title":"Vita-POS Eye Ointment 5g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVita-POS — a preservative-free night ointment with vitamin A\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVita-POS is a night-time lubricating eye ointment containing \u003cstrong\u003eretinol palmitate (vitamin A)\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied preservative-free. That last detail is the reason most people end up choosing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike any ointment, it stays on the eye for hours instead of minutes, which makes it the right tool for symptoms that are worst on waking, and for eyes that do not close fully overnight. Where it differs from a plain paraffin ointment is the absence of preservative and the presence of vitamin A, which has a recognised role in maintaining the health of the corneal and conjunctival surface. If you are using an ointment nightly and indefinitely, or preservatives irritate you, this is the sensible version to be on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe honest caveat, twice over.\u003c\/strong\u003e First, \u003cstrong\u003eit blurs your vision — bedtime only\u003c\/strong\u003e. Do not use it and then drive, read or work. Second, the vitamin A supports the ocular surface but \u003cem\u003eit is not a cure for dry eye\u003c\/em\u003e, and we would rather say so plainly than let anyone buy it on the strength of the word \"vitamin\". If your eyes need a nightly ointment, the ointment is managing a symptom; the cause is still worth investigating — usually the oil glands in the lid margin, which respond to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bruder-moist-heat-eye-compress\"\u003eheat\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lid-hygiene-blepharitis-nz\"\u003elid hygiene\u003c\/a\u003e rather than more lubricant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNightly, long-term ointment users who want no preservative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive or reactive ocular surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaking with gritty, stuck or sore eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncomplete lid closure overnight (nocturnal lagophthalmos), on our advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a daytime product, and not for use before driving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will my vision be blurry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeveral minutes. That is unavoidable with any ointment and is exactly why it goes in last thing at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with contact lenses in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — take your lenses out first, and leave them out overnight unless we have fitted you specifically for overnight wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often can I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow what we have advised you. For exposure and incomplete lid closure, that is usually nightly. Others use it only during flare-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain a preservative?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it is preservative-free, which is its main advantage over a standard paraffin ointment. The rule generally: if you are dosing more than about four times a day, move to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/preservative-free-eye-drops-nz\"\u003epreservative-free\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it keep once opened?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow the discard-after-opening period printed on the pack, and write the date you opened it on the tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVita-POS or Poly Visc?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poly-visc-eye-ointment\"\u003ePoly Visc\u003c\/a\u003e is a straightforward paraffin lubricant — effective, widely used, usually cheaper. Vita-POS is preservative-free with vitamin A, which suits indefinite nightly use and sensitive eyes. Both blur; neither is a daytime drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot had a dry eye assessment?\u003c\/strong\u003e Start there. Dry eye, blepharitis, demodex and meibomian gland dysfunction look alike from the outside and are treated completely differently — see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dry-eye-guide\"\u003edry eye guide\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lid-hygiene-blepharitis-nz\"\u003elid hygiene range\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=3022\"\u003eBook a free Dry Eye Evaluation\u003c\/a\u003e in Hamilton, 15 minutes at no cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent, optometrist-owned New Zealand practice — in Hamilton since 1969.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order; reply to your order email and a clinician answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree NZ shipping on orders over $100, sent from Hamilton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vita-POS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52819764085017,"sku":"20011748","price":12.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/vita-pos-1.webp?v=1783933448"},{"product_id":"polytears-lubricating-eye-drops","title":"Polytears Lubricating Eye Drops","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePolytears — the drop most New Zealanders ask for by name\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolytears is a long-established artificial tear. It is inexpensive, it is familiar, and for mild, occasional dryness it is perfectly adequate. We stock it because people ask for it — and we would also like to tell you the truth about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen it is the right choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e mild, intermittent dryness. A windy day, a long drive, an evening of screens, a dusty job. Used now and then, it does exactly what it says.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen it isn't — and this is most people.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are reaching for Polytears more than about four times a day, you are on the wrong drop, for two reasons. The first is preservative: at high frequency the preservative in a multi-dose bottle becomes an irritant to the very surface you are trying to soothe, and you end up in a loop of more drops, more irritation, more drops. The second is that an artificial tear replaces the watery layer only. Most dry eye in New Zealand is \u003cem\u003eevaporative\u003c\/em\u003e — the tear film fails because the oil layer is deficient, not the watery one. Topping up water on a tear film with no lid on it is like filling a bath with the plug out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have outgrown it, read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/polytears-systane-hylo-alternatives-dry-eye-drops-in-nz\"\u003ePolytears, Systane and Hylo alternatives\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/systane-nz\"\u003eSystane range\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hylo-nz\"\u003eHylo range\u003c\/a\u003e directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild, intermittent dryness — wind, screens, air conditioning, long drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional users, not daily ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting a familiar, low-cost bottle to keep at the desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot the right pick if you dose more than about four times a day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with my contact lenses in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe would take lenses out first. This is a preserved multi-dose bottle, and preservative sitting under a soft lens is concentrated against the cornea. If you want a drop to use over lenses, choose a preservative-free unit dose from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/preservative-free-eye-drops-nz\"\u003epreservative-free range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it blur my vision?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery little — a few seconds at most. It is a thin drop rather than a gel or an ointment, both of which blur far more and are better used at bedtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often can I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOccasionally is fine. Beyond about four times a day the preservative becomes the limiting factor, and that is the point to change product rather than increase the dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain a preservative?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it is a preserved multi-dose bottle, which is normal for this type of product and is why the four-doses-a-day rule matters here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it keep once opened?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow the discard-after-opening period printed on the bottle, and write the date you opened it on the label. Preserved bottles are not meant to live in a handbag for a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I use instead if I need drops all day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA preservative-free option — compare them in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/best-eye-drops-for-dry-eyes-nz\"\u003ebest eye drops for dry eyes NZ\u003c\/a\u003e, browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dry-eye-drops-nz\"\u003efull dry eye range\u003c\/a\u003e, or look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/systane-nz\"\u003eSystane\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hylo-nz\"\u003eHylo\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/optimel-nz\"\u003eOptimel manuka honey drops\u003c\/a\u003e. But the more useful point: if you have used Polytears for years and your eyes are still dry, the drop isn't the problem — the diagnosis is. That is usually a lid and oil-gland issue. Read about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/evaporative-dry-eye-mgd-why-your-drops-arent-working\"\u003emeibomian gland dysfunction\u003c\/a\u003e, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/iflo-usb-heated-eye-mask\"\u003eheat\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lid-hygiene-blepharitis-nz\"\u003elid hygiene\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=3022\"\u003eBook a free Dry Eye Evaluation\u003c\/a\u003e in Hamilton — 15 minutes, no cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent, optometrist-owned New Zealand practice — in Hamilton since 1969.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order; reply to your order email and a clinician answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree NZ shipping on orders over $100, sent from Hamilton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Alcon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52819764117785,"sku":null,"price":5.49,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/Poly-Tears.png?v=1784757697"},{"product_id":"viscotears-liquid-gel","title":"Viscotears Liquid Gel 10g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eViscotears — a carbomer gel that sits between a drop and an ointment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eViscotears Liquid Gel is a \u003cstrong\u003ecarbomer\u003c\/strong\u003e gel. It is thicker than an artificial tear and thinner than a paraffin ointment, which puts it in a genuinely useful middle ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it is thicker than a drop, it stays on the eye longer — the obvious step up when a standard artificial tear has stopped lasting between doses. Because it is thinner than an ointment, the blur is brief rather than disabling, which means you can actually use it during the day. That is not true of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/poly-visc-eye-ointment\"\u003ePoly Visc\u003c\/a\u003e. It suits moderate dry eye through the day, or an evening dose when a full ointment would be too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe honest caveat: this version contains cetrimide, a preservative.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer is upfront about it and so are we. Preservatives are hard on the ocular surface with repeated exposure, and a gel is typically used several times a day. Do that every day, indefinitely, and a preserved product can quietly become part of the problem. If you are a frequent or long-term user, buy the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/viscotears-gel-pf-preservative-free-30-vials\"\u003epreservative-free Gel PF vials\u003c\/a\u003e instead. For genuinely occasional use, the preserved tube is fine and considerably cheaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate dry eye where an ordinary artificial tear no longer lasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaytime use, when an ointment would blur too much.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn evening step-up short of a full night-time ointment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional rather than all-day-every-day use — for that, choose the preservative-free vials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for use with contact lenses in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it blur my vision?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but usually for under a minute — far less than an ointment. Still worth putting it in before you settle rather than before you drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with contact lenses in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Remove your lenses first and give it at least 30 minutes before putting them back in. Carbomer gel on a lens surface is a mess, and this version is preserved as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often can I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow the dosing on the pack. The practical limit here is the preservative rather than the gel itself: if you are needing it more than about four times a day, move to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/preservative-free-eye-drops-nz\"\u003epreservative-free\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain a preservative?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — cetrimide. That is the single most important thing to know before choosing between this tube and the PF vials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it keep once opened?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow the discard-after-opening period printed on the tube, and write the date you opened it on the tube itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between this and Viscotears Gel PF?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame carbomer gel; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/viscotears-gel-pf-preservative-free-30-vials\"\u003ePF version\u003c\/a\u003e comes in single-dose vials with no preservative. It costs more per dose. If you use a gel daily and indefinitely, that is money well spent; if you use it now and then, it isn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA last point nobody selling you a gel will make.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gel manages dryness; it does not treat the cause. If you are using drops several times a day and still uncomfortable, the drop isn't the problem — the diagnosis is. Most often the cause is the oil glands in the lid margin, which respond to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/iflo-usb-heated-eye-mask\"\u003eheat\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lid-hygiene-blepharitis-nz\"\u003elid hygiene\u003c\/a\u003e rather than a thicker lubricant. Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/evaporative-dry-eye-mgd-why-your-drops-arent-working\"\u003emeibomian gland dysfunction\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=3022\"\u003eBook a free Dry Eye Evaluation\u003c\/a\u003e in Hamilton — 15 minutes, no cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent, optometrist-owned New Zealand practice — in Hamilton since 1969.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order; reply to your order email and a clinician answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree NZ shipping on orders over $100, sent from Hamilton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bausch and Lomb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52819764150553,"sku":"4030571004837","price":18.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/viscotears-all-minv2-e1650339543525.png?v=1783997549"},{"product_id":"cromo-fresh-allergy-eye-drops","title":"Cromo-Fresh Antihistamine Eye Drops for Allergy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCromo-Fresh — for itchy, allergic eyes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCromo-Fresh is an anti-allergy eye drop containing \u003cstrong\u003esodium cromoglycate\u003c\/strong\u003e, a mast cell stabiliser, supplied preservative-free. It sits in the antihistamine eye-drop category on the shelf, but it works by stopping mast cells releasing histamine in the first place rather than blocking histamine after the fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItchy and dry are not the same problem, and this matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Itch is allergy: if the dominant symptom is \u003cem\u003ewanting to rub your eyes\u003c\/em\u003e, often with sneezing, a runny nose and a seasonal pattern, that is allergic conjunctivitis and a lubricant will not touch it. Grit, burning and tired eyes is dry eye, which needs a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dry-eye-drops-nz\"\u003elubricant\u003c\/a\u003e and usually heat and lid hygiene as well. Plenty of Waikato patients have both, seasonally, and need one product for each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe honest caveat, and it is the important part: cromoglycate is preventative, not a rescue drop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it works before the reaction rather than during it, it typically takes several days to a couple of weeks of regular use to reach full effect. Start it on the day the pollen hits and you will conclude it does not work. Start it a fortnight before your season and keep going through. That is the whole trick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd stop rubbing. Rubbing feels wonderful for four seconds, then releases more histamine and itches more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItchy, watery, allergic eyes — hay fever, pollen, dust, animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal sufferers who can start ahead of their season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who need a preservative-free option for regular daily use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone with both allergy and dry eye, used alongside a lubricant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a dry eye treatment, and not an instant fix on a bad day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long before it works?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays, not minutes. Give it around two weeks of consistent use before judging it, and ideally begin before your season starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with my contact lenses in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeing preservative-free helps. But if your eyes are actively allergic, a lens sitting on that surface usually makes things worse — consider a break from lenses during peak season, or talk to us about daily disposables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain a preservative?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is supplied preservative-free, which is what makes daily use through a whole season reasonable. As a general rule: more than four doses a day of anything, go \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/preservative-free-eye-drops-nz\"\u003epreservative-free\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between this and a dry eye drop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey solve different problems. An allergy drop calms the immune reaction that causes itch; a lubricant replaces a failing tear film. Buying the wrong one is the most common reason people conclude nothing works. If you are unsure which you have, our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dry-eye-guide\"\u003edry eye guide\u003c\/a\u003e is a good place to sort it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI take antihistamine tablets already — do I still need this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften yes, and there is a catch worth knowing: oral antihistamines can dry the eyes themselves. So hay fever season can leave you itchy from the allergy and dry from the treatment, needing an allergy drop and a lubricant together. Leave five minutes between different drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCromoglycate is widely used in children, but please have a child's eyes examined rather than self-treating. If you are using drops several times a day and still uncomfortable, the drop isn't the problem — the diagnosis is. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=3022\"\u003eBook a free Dry Eye Evaluation\u003c\/a\u003e in Hamilton — 15 minutes, no cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent, optometrist-owned New Zealand practice — in Hamilton since 1969.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order; reply to your order email and a clinician answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree NZ shipping on orders over $100, sent from Hamilton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFT Pharmaceuticals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52819809894681,"sku":null,"price":21.49,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/Cromo-Fresh-1.jpg?v=1784757697"},{"product_id":"hylo-dual-eye-drops","title":"Hylo-Dual Preservative-Free Eye Drops for Allergy \u0026 Dry Eye 10ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHylo-Dual — preservative-free, for when it is allergy and dryness together\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHylo-Dual is the member of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hylo-nz\"\u003eHylo family\u003c\/a\u003e nobody explains properly. It combines \u003cstrong\u003esodium hyaluronate\u003c\/strong\u003e, the lubricant used across the Hylo range, with \u003cstrong\u003eectoine\u003c\/strong\u003e, which forms a protective hydrating layer over the ocular surface. Like the rest of the range it is a \u003cstrong\u003epreservative-free multi-dose bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, so frequent dosing carries no preservative penalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Hylo is yours?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hylo-Fresh, the standard strength, suits mild to moderate dryness, screen fatigue and lens comfort. Hylo-Forte, the higher strength, suits moderate to severe dryness or the point where Fresh stops lasting. Hylo-Dual is the one to choose when dryness arrives \u003cem\u003ewith an allergic or inflammatory component\u003c\/em\u003e — itchy as well as gritty, hay fever season landing on top of chronic dry eye. The ectoine acts as a physical barrier between allergen and ocular surface, which is a different job from lubrication. You can compare all three in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hylo-nz\"\u003eHylo range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe honest caveat: Hylo-Dual is not an antihistamine.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not block the allergic reaction; it shields and soothes the surface. If your eyes are seriously itchy you likely need an actual anti-allergy drop such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cromo-fresh-allergy-eye-drops\"\u003eCromo-Fresh\u003c\/a\u003e, with Hylo-Dual alongside it rather than instead of it. It also costs more than plain Hylo — with no allergic component, you are paying for an ingredient you do not need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry eye with an allergic or inflammatory component — itchy \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e gritty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHay fever season on top of existing dry eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact lens wearers needing a preservative-free drop usable over lenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequent dosers who want no preservative in a multi-dose bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot the best value if you have no allergic component — plain Hylo is cheaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with my contact lenses in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is preservative-free and lens-compatible, which is one of the main reasons lens wearers are put on the Hylo range. If you wear scleral, ortho-K or rigid lenses, it is also worth reading \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/saline-for-scleral-and-rigid-lenses-nz\"\u003ewhich saline is safe for scleral and rigid lenses\u003c\/a\u003e — a lubricating drop and a filling saline are different things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it blur my vision?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMomentarily at most. It is a drop, not a gel or an ointment — if you need something that holds through the night, that is an ointment's job and those genuinely do blur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain a preservative?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The bottle is engineered to stay sterile without one, which is why it can be dosed as often as you need. The general rule: more than four doses a day, go \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/preservative-free-eye-drops-nz\"\u003epreservative-free\u003c\/a\u003e — this already is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last once opened?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonths rather than weeks, which is unusual for a preservative-free product and is the advantage of this bottle design. Check the pack for the exact in-use period and write your opening date on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it sting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt should not. Hylo drops are generally very well tolerated. If a drop stings every time, tell us — that is information, not something to put up with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHylo-Dual or Hylo-Forte for severe dry eye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForte, unless there is an allergic component — both are in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hylo-nz\"\u003eHylo range\u003c\/a\u003e. Dual's advantage is the ectoine barrier, not extra lubrication. And if you are using drops several times a day and still uncomfortable, the drop isn't the problem — the diagnosis is. Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/evaporative-dry-eye-mgd-why-your-drops-arent-working\"\u003emeibomian gland dysfunction\u003c\/a\u003e, look at \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bruder-moist-heat-eye-compress\"\u003eheat\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lid-hygiene-blepharitis-nz\"\u003elid hygiene\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=3022\"\u003eBook a free Dry Eye Evaluation\u003c\/a\u003e in Hamilton — 15 minutes, no cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent, optometrist-owned New Zealand practice — in Hamilton since 1969.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order; reply to your order email and a clinician answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree NZ shipping on orders over $100, sent from Hamilton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFT Pharmaceuticals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52819809927449,"sku":null,"price":44.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/Hylo_Dual_Main.png?v=1784757686"},{"product_id":"aeon-nacl-5-hypertonic-eye-drops","title":"AEON Sodium Chloride 5% Hypertonic Eye Drops 10ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHypertonic saline — a treatment for a swollen cornea, not a comfort drop\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAEON NaCl 5% is a \u003cstrong\u003ehypertonic sodium chloride\u003c\/strong\u003e solution. It is far saltier than your tears, and it works by osmosis: it draws excess fluid out of a waterlogged cornea. It is not lubricating your eye. It is pulling water out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat makes it a specific clinical product for \u003cstrong\u003ecorneal oedema\u003c\/strong\u003e — where the cornea swells with fluid and vision goes cloudy or hazy, classically worst on waking and clearing through the morning. The usual reasons are Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy, post-surgical oedema including after cataract surgery, and other forms of corneal decompensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is used on the advice of your optometrist or ophthalmologist.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not a product to self-select. The indication is specific and so is the dose, and corneal oedema is something we can see on a slit lamp in about thirty seconds — which is a far better basis for buying this than a guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe honest caveat, and please read it: it stings.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a healthy eye, sometimes considerably, and to no purpose. Some stinging on a genuinely oedematous cornea is expected and settles. 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If your eyes feel gritty, dry or tired, you want the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dry-eye-drops-nz\"\u003edry eye range\u003c\/a\u003e, not this. Buying this for general dryness will hurt and will not help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it sting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, commonly. That is inherent to hypertonic saline and not a sign of a faulty bottle. On a swollen cornea it usually settles with use; on a normal eye it is simply unpleasant and pointless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it blur my vision?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBriefly on instillation. The more relevant point is the reverse — people use it because their vision is \u003cem\u003ealready\u003c\/em\u003e hazy from corneal swelling, and it is the haze it is aimed at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my vision worst in the morning?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour eyes are closed overnight, so tears cannot evaporate and the cornea takes on fluid. It clears as the day goes on. That morning pattern is the classic sign of corneal oedema and is worth getting examined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with contact lenses in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsk us first. It depends on the lens type and on why you are using the drops, and this is not a question to answer from a product page. To be explicit about one thing: \u003cstrong\u003ethis is not a lens filling or rinsing saline\u003c\/strong\u003e and must never be used to fill a scleral lens — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/saline-for-scleral-and-rigid-lenses-nz\"\u003ewhich saline is safe for scleral, ortho-K and rigid lenses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fix Fuchs' dystrophy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It manages the fluid and therefore the vision. It does not repair the corneal endothelium, and ongoing ophthalmological care remains essential. 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Each wipe is single-use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore buying either version, get a diagnosis. Demodex blepharitis, seborrhoeic blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye look alike from the outside and are managed differently, and buying the wrong product is why so many people conclude nothing works for their eyes. We can sort that out in a few minutes on the slit lamp in Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoam or wipes? The foam puts more product on the lid margin and works out cheaper per use, so it suits the intensive phase at home. The wipes travel, need no bathroom, and are what people actually keep doing once things are under control — which matters, because lid hygiene only works if it is done consistently. Plenty of our patients own both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe realistic about the timeframe. Demodex mites have a \u003cstrong\u003etwo-to-three-week life cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e, and treatment kills adult mites far more reliably than it kills eggs, so you are treating the next generation rather than the current one. A \u003cstrong\u003eminimum of six weeks of daily use — two full life cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e — is what it takes before you can fairly judge whether it has worked. Lid hygiene keeps things in check rather than eradicating them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople diagnosed with demodex or anterior blepharitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel, work bags, and anyone without easy access to a sink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance after an intensive treatment phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who finds a foam and a flannel too fiddly to keep up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoam or wipes, if I can only buy one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe foam, for a treatment phase — more product on the lid margin and better value per use. The wipes come into their own for maintenance and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere exactly do I wipe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlong the lid margin at the base of the lashes, eyes closed — not the eyeball, and not just the eyelid skin. The mites live at the lash root. Wiping the skin above the lashes and missing the lash line is the most common reason nothing changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use one wipe for both eyes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a fresh surface for the second eye, or a fresh wipe. Wipes are single-use — do not keep a used one for later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I make my own with tea tree oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. \u003cstrong\u003eNeat tea tree oil must never go near an eye\u003c\/strong\u003e — it can cause serious ocular surface damage. These are an ocular-formulated product, made at a concentration intended for the lid margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they sting, and how long until I notice a difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMild stinging or tingling for the first few days is common and usually settles; sharp or persistent stinging, redness or swelling means stop and talk to us. Allow a minimum of six weeks — two full mite life cycles — before judging the result, for the life-cycle reason above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to keep using them indefinitely?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost people settle into maintenance every second or third day. Blepharitis is managed rather than cured. If it keeps flaring despite good technique, there are prescription options we can discuss in the practice — see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/blepharitis-treatment-nz\"\u003eblepharitis guide\u003c\/a\u003e and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lid-hygiene-blepharitis-nz\"\u003elid hygiene range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if lid hygiene on its own isn't enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere demodex has been confirmed and it is not settling with lid hygiene alone, one of the prescription options an optometrist may consider is \u003cstrong\u003eSoolantra (topical ivermectin 1% cream)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It sits alongside lid hygiene rather than replacing it, and it is not something to start on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoolantra (ivermectin 1%) is a Prescription Medicine.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not available over the counter and cannot be bought from this website. It is prescribed only after an eye examination, because it is not appropriate for everyone and demodex needs to be confirmed rather than assumed. Prescription medicines have both benefits and risks — your optometrist will go through these with you. Book an examination with our therapeutic optometrists in Hamilton to find out whether it is right for you. Normal consultation charges apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myH1.st\/xxqfrlj\"\u003eBook an examination\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent, optometrist-owned New Zealand practice — in Hamilton since 1969.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order, including whether wipes or foam suit you better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree NZ shipping on orders over $100, sent NZ-wide from Hamilton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blephadex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52819811795225,"sku":null,"price":42.49,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/1695140329.png?v=1784757684"},{"product_id":"viscotears-gel-pf-preservative-free-30-vials","title":"Viscotears Gel PF — Preservative-Free Unit Dose (30 Vials)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe same gel, without the preservative\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eViscotears Gel PF is the same \u003cstrong\u003ecarbomer\u003c\/strong\u003e gel as the tube, supplied as \u003cstrong\u003e30 preservative-free single-dose vials\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the version we steer most people toward, and the reason is straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe standard \u003ca href=\"\/products\/viscotears-liquid-gel\"\u003eViscotears Liquid Gel\u003c\/a\u003e contains cetrimide, a preservative. That is perfectly acceptable for occasional use. But a gel is typically dosed several times a day, and preservatives are hard on the ocular surface with repeated exposure. Do it every day for months and patients end up using more gel because their eyes are more irritated — which means more preservative, which means more irritation. We see that loop constantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake the preservative out and the ceiling disappears. You can dose as often as you genuinely need without the product itself becoming a factor, which is exactly what long-term dry eye management requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe honest caveat: it costs more per dose than the tube.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the trade and we won't pretend otherwise. If you reach for a gel occasionally — a windy day, a long flight — buy the tube and save your money.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone dosing more than about four times a day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive or reactive ocular surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-term, indefinite daily use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who finds preserved drops sting, or leave the eye red by evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot the economical choice for occasional users — buy the tube for that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain a preservative?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. That is the entire point of this version, and why it suits frequent dosing. The rule worth repeating: more than four doses a day, go \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/preservative-free-eye-drops-nz\"\u003epreservative-free\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it blur my vision?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBriefly — usually under a minute. It is a gel, so more than a thin drop and far less than an ointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with contact lenses in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Take lenses out first and give it at least 30 minutes before reinserting. Being preservative-free does not change that — it is the gel's consistency that is the problem on a lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use one vial across the day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are single-use. Once opened, use it and discard it — there is no preservative keeping the contents sterile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often can I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow the pack instructions, but without the preservative ceiling there is far more headroom than with the tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it worth the extra cost over the tube?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you use it daily and indefinitely, yes. If you use it occasionally, no — buy the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/viscotears-liquid-gel\"\u003e10g tube\u003c\/a\u003e. And the same point as always: a gel manages dryness, it does not treat the cause. If you are using drops several times a day and still uncomfortable, the drop isn't the problem — the diagnosis is. The usual culprit is the oil glands in the lid margin, which respond to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/iflo-usb-heated-eye-mask\"\u003eheat\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lid-hygiene-blepharitis-nz\"\u003elid hygiene\u003c\/a\u003e. 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