{"product_id":"theratears-dry-eye-hydration","title":"TheraTears Dry Eye Hydration Preservative-Free Eye Drops 10ml (Cross-Linked Hyaluronate 0.1%)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheraTears Dry Eye Hydration\u003c\/strong\u003e is the new preservative-free TheraTears for everyday dry eye: \u003cstrong\u003ecross-linked sodium hyaluronate 1 mg\/mL\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 10 mL multi-dose bottle, \u003cstrong\u003e$34.50\u003c\/strong\u003e. It replaces the old TheraTears single-use vials (\"TheraTears Drops\") that we used to stock. One bottle, no preservative, and it can go in over any contact lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive:\u003c\/strong\u003e cross-linked sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid) 1 mg\/mL — the 0.1% strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreservative-free\u003c\/strong\u003e multi-dose bottle, 10 mL. Use within 180 days of first opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact lens compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e the label allows 1–2 drops directly onto the lens, before or after insertion — soft, rigid, ortho-k and scleral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicated on the label for dry, dehydrated, irritated, reddened and tired eyes; suitable for sensitive eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Italy for Care Pharmaceuticals (Sydney); distributed in New Zealand by Healthcare Logistics. Sterile medical device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild to moderate dryness from screens, air conditioning, wind, flying and long days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone using drops several times a day, every day — the people for whom a preserved bottle stops being a good idea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact lens wearers who want one drop that is safe with the lens in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople whose eyes sting or redden with preserved drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your eyes are dry most of the day, or still gritty at bedtime, look at \u003ca href=\"\/products\/theratears-extra-dry-eye-hydration\"\u003eTheraTears EXTRA\u003c\/a\u003e (0.3% hyaluronate) instead — it is the heavier of the two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash and dry your hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstil 1–2 drops in each eye, 1–5 times daily, or as directed by your optometrist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact lens wearers: 1–2 drops directly onto the lens, before or after insertion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't touch the dropper tip to the eye or any surface. Store between 5°C and 35°C. Discard 180 days after opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for children under 1 year. Children's drops must be given by an adult. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a medical condition, check with your optometrist or doctor first. If irritation persists, stop and get your eyes looked at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe honest caveat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lubricant replaces the watery part of your tears and makes the surface more comfortable. It does not fix the reason the tears are failing. In clinic studies most people with dry eye show signs of meibomian gland dysfunction — the eyelid oil glands under-deliver, so tears evaporate too fast — and no drop corrects that on its own. If you are reaching for drops several times a day and still uncomfortable, the drop isn't the problem; the diagnosis is. A full eye examination comes first (with us, or a copy of one done elsewhere in the last six months), and then a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDry Eye Evaluation\u003c\/a\u003e works out which layer of the tear film is failing and what actually treats it. It's a paid appointment; the fee is confirmed when you book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as the old TheraTears drops?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The old TheraTears vials were a carmellose (CMC) hypotonic, electrolyte-balanced tear. The new TheraTears range is built on sodium hyaluronate instead, in a preservative-free multi-dose bottle. The \"day and night\" pairing has gone: this bottle is the everyday drop and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/theratears-extra-dry-eye-hydration\"\u003eTheraTears EXTRA\u003c\/a\u003e is the stronger one. The full story is in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/theratears-nz-new-range-explained\"\u003eTheraTears in NZ has changed\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"cross-linked\" hyaluronate mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrdinary hyaluronate is a long chain of sugar molecules that holds water. Cross-linking ties those chains to one another so the drop holds its structure and is designed to stay on the surface of the eye for longer at the same concentration. Laboratory and animal studies support the longer retention; trials comparing cross-linked hyaluronate on its own against standard hyaluronate in people have not yet been published, so we describe it as a sensible everyday hyaluronate drop rather than a proven upgrade. Hyaluronate drops as a class have been shown in trials to improve dry eye symptoms and some signs compared with plain saline. More in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/sodium-hyaluronate-eye-drops-explained\"\u003esodium hyaluronate eye drops explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with contact lenses in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the label specifically allows it, before or after insertion. If a drop only buys you a few minutes of comfort in your lenses, the lens and its fit need reviewing rather than the drop. Our article on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/eye-drops-for-contact-lens-wearers-nz\"\u003eeye drops for contact lens wearers\u003c\/a\u003e covers which drops can and can't go in over a lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it blur my vision?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBriefly, if at all. It is a drop, not a gel. For something that stays put overnight, you want a gel or ointment, and those genuinely do blur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy preservative-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreservatives are there to keep a bottle sterile, not to help your eye. Benzalkonium chloride, the commonest one, can damage the surface cells of the eye with frequent or long-term use, and a soft contact lens can soak it up and release it slowly. That is why preservative-free is the standard advice for moderate to severe dry eye, for anyone using drops many times a day, and generally for contact lens wearers. We explain this properly in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/preservative-free-eye-drops-why-they-matter\"\u003epreservative-free eye drops: why they matter\u003c\/a\u003e, and you can browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/preservative-free-eye-drops-nz\"\u003ewhole preservative-free range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare with Hylo-Fresh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hylo-fresh\"\u003eHylo-Fresh\u003c\/a\u003e is also a 0.1% preservative-free hyaluronate; TheraTears uses the cross-linked form. Both are sensible everyday drops. We compare the whole shelf, by chemistry, in the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/rose-optometry-dry-eye-drop-formulary-dews-iii\"\u003eRose Optometry dry eye drop formulary\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent, optometrist-owned New Zealand practice — 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\n","brand":"TheraTears","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68400550510873,"sku":"9317039003256","price":34.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/theratears-dry-eye-hydration-10ml-nz.png?v=1793758780","url":"https:\/\/store.roseoptom.co.nz\/products\/theratears-dry-eye-hydration","provider":"Rose Optometry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}