{"product_id":"dry-eye-starter-kit-irritated-lids","title":"Dry Eye Starter Kit — Irritated Lids (HypoChlor + Optimel Manuka + 2× Lacrifresh)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/strong\u003e Everything you need for about three months. \u003cstrong\u003eSubscribe \u0026amp; Save 10%\u003c\/strong\u003e and a fresh kit is sent every 3 months, or every 8 weeks if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe starting routine our optometrists give patients whose \u003cem\u003elids\u003c\/em\u003e are the problem — red, itchy, crusted or inflamed margins alongside the dryness. Treating the tear film without treating the lid margin is the most common reason a dry eye drop seems to stop working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, itchy or crusted eyelid margins, often worse on waking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGritty, burning eyes alongside sore lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecurrent styes or lid lumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone told they have blepharitis or meibomian gland dysfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOCuSOFT HypoChlor Hypochlorous Acid Eyelid Spray\u003c\/strong\u003e — once a day. Close both eyes, spray both lids, and leave it. No rinsing, no rubbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 × Avizor Lacrifresh Ocu-Dry 0.30% 10ml\u003c\/strong\u003e — preservative-free hyaluronic acid, three times daily, every day. Two bottles so you don't run out before the three months are up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimel Antibacterial Manuka Honey Eye Drops\u003c\/strong\u003e — medical-grade manuka honey for an inflamed lid margin. \u003cstrong\u003eOnce a day only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Optimel: it stings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a sharp sting for a short while after each drop. That's normal. Optimel is manuka-honey based, and it is \u003cstrong\u003eanti-inflammatory and anti-infective\u003c\/strong\u003e: it calms the inflamed lid margin and reduces the bacteria living there. The sting is part of how it works, not a sign that something is wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse it once a day only\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideally at night, and don't build up to more. Take contact lenses out before using it and leave them out afterwards. Almost everyone who isn't warned about the sting stops on day two, so stick with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to expect, and when to book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo all three steps, every day. \u003cstrong\u003eYou should see things begin to improve within two weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf things haven't begun to improve after two weeks, the next step is a Dry Eye Evaluation.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's an in-depth, paid assessment with one of our optometrists; the fee is confirmed when you book. We measure your tear film, lids and oil glands rather than guess, so we can work out what's driving the problem and plan treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA full eye examination comes first.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dry Eye Evaluation is booked once you've had a full examination with us, or elsewhere, within the last six months. New to Rose Optometry, or no recent examination? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBook a full examination\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll line up the Dry Eye Evaluation as your next appointment. Examined within the last six months? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBook the Dry Eye Evaluation\u003c\/a\u003e (bring a copy of the record if it was done elsewhere), or call \u003ca href=\"tel:+6478473195\"\u003e(07) 847 3195\u003c\/a\u003e. The whole pathway is on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dry-eye-guide\"\u003edry eye guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop using the kit and contact us promptly if your eyes become painful, your vision drops, or redness gets steadily worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent, optometrist-owned New Zealand practice — in Hamilton since 1969. Free optometrist advice with every order, and free NZ shipping on orders over $100.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rose Optometry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52926305665305,"sku":"RO-0263","price":137.4,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/dry-eye-starter-kit-irritated-lids.jpg?v=1791837304","url":"https:\/\/store.roseoptom.co.nz\/products\/dry-eye-starter-kit-irritated-lids","provider":"Rose Optometry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}