Why choose preservative and phosphate-free?

If you are suffering from the discomfort of dry eyes the last thing you want to do is introduce a preservative or phosphate that could further irritate the eye’s surface.

Preservatives can cause further irritation;

Preservatives can cause further irritation

Preservatives can damage the delicate cornea, change the tear film composition, and worsen dry eye symptoms

Preservative-free shelf-life;

Preservative-free shelf-life

Unfortunately preservatives are often added to multi-dose preparations to increase their shelf-life. However preservative-free, multi-dose eye drops, which last for 6 months after opening, are available.

If you use eye drops frequently;

If you use eye drops frequently

It is recommended to use a preservative and phosphate-free eye drop to avoid irritations and adverse reactions in the eye.

Where to buy

NovaTears®, Hylo®, Opti-Soothe®, Vita-POS® and Cromo-Fresh products are available at selected optometrists and pharmacies throughout New Zealand.