Question 1

is it safe to use thera tears when wearing contact lenses ?

Accepted Answer

Thera tears: Yes it is safe to use thera tears while wearing contacts.

Question 2

is thera tears supplement for dry eyes a good product ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Theratears™ nutrition supplement is good for helping dry eye symptoms. That contain:
omega-3 fatty acids (from fish oil):
epa 450mg +
dha 300mg +
flaxseed oil (organic) 1000 mg +
vitamine e (as d-alpha tocopherol) 183 iu 611%
mixed tocopherol concentrate 20 mg + (including gamma tocopherol).

Question 3

g'day. i just found a couple of boxes at home of 28 individual plastic vials of "thera tears" lubricant eye gel (preservative free. active ingredient sodium carboxymethylcellulose 1%) expiry july 2018 & wondering if they are still okay to use? thanks?

Accepted Answer

No!: Liquid or soft (paste, cream, gel etc) medications should not be used beyond their expiration date. Dry medicines (tablets, capsules, powder etc), if they appear intact with no change in texture or color, may be used for a short time after their expiration but with due caution (monitor their effectiveness and side effects)

Question 4

is omega 3 supplement or cod liver oil good for dry eye treatment?  if so which is better and how much? i eat salmon but only once or twice a month - not enough. eyes are very dry from ac and being indoors. using systane and thera tears.

Accepted Answer

Dry eyes: I recommend omega 3 supplements, 4-6 capsules daily. When you eat fish, stick to the small oily fish like sardines because they are higher in omega 3 and have less mercury.

Question 5

got dry eye made worse by wearing masks. get tear ducts plugged & use theratears. one eye feels sore under top lid. i gently clean my eyes with cotton & when i rub the eye it hurts. is that the dry eye or something else now?

Accepted Answer

Chalazion: This may be a chalazion which is a tender lump in the eyelid formed because of a plugged oil gland duct. This often resolves with hot(not too hot) moist compresses every few hours. If not improved consult an ophthalmologist for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

Question 6

i've seen a lot of dry eye supplements on the market from theratears, to biotears, to theralife, to generic fish oil and flax oil, do these work?

Accepted Answer

Dry eyes: There are various different dry eye treatments but they are all temporary fixes.  It's good to get at the root of the problem such as plugged ducts or allergic inflammation of area where eyelashes are.  A good home treatment is warm wash cloth compresses on each eye for 5-10 minutes to help the glands/ducts open up.  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dry-eyes/ds00463/dsection=lifestyle-and-home-rem.

Question 7

are theratears lubricant eye drops meant for moderate or severe dry eyes?

Accepted Answer

Both: Thera tears are a helpful eye lubricant for any type of dry eyes.  They frequently have to be used with other types of dry eye treatment but occasionally work alone.

Question 8

16 months ago, i had an iphone 6 with a screen that swelled up. i kept it in a bag pocket for about 2 weeks. today, i opened a theratears sterilid antimicrobial eyelid cleanser. then it touched the same pocket for a few moments. is it safe to use?

Accepted Answer

No.: The cleanser was contaminated by contact with the bag (no matter what it contained.)  Do not use it.

Question 9

can i use theratears (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) and systane eye ointment (mineral oil & white petrolatum) together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The components of these products are soothing to the eye and do not interact or interfere with each other.

Question 10

can theratears supplement cause weight gain ? it has fish oil and omega-3. 30 calories each

Accepted Answer

Theratears: It is highly unlikely that theraters would cause weight gain (or weight loss). If anything, the supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids could help to support overall healthy nutrition as part of a generally healthy lifestyle.

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A member asked:

Is it safe to use thera tears when wearing contact lenses ?

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Is thera tears supplement for dry eyes a good product ?

A member asked:

G'day. i just found a couple of boxes at home of 28 individual plastic vials of "thera tears" lubricant eye gel (preservative free. active ingredient sodium carboxymethylcellulose 1%) expiry july 2018 & wondering if they are still okay to use? thanks?

A member asked:

Is omega 3 supplement or cod liver oil good for dry eye treatment? if so which is better and how much? i eat salmon but only once or twice a month - not enough. eyes are very dry from ac and being indoors. using systane and thera tears.

A member asked:

Got dry eye made worse by wearing masks. get tear ducts plugged & use theratears. one eye feels sore under top lid. i gently clean my eyes with cotton & when i rub the eye it hurts. is that the dry eye or something else now?

A member asked:

I've seen a lot of dry eye supplements on the market from theratears, to biotears, to theralife, to generic fish oil and flax oil, do these work?

A member asked:

Are theratears lubricant eye drops meant for moderate or severe dry eyes?

A member asked:

16 months ago, i had an iphone 6 with a screen that swelled up. i kept it in a bag pocket for about 2 weeks. today, i opened a theratears sterilid antimicrobial eyelid cleanser. then it touched the same pocket for a few moments. is it safe to use?

A member asked:

Can i use theratears (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) and systane eye ointment (mineral oil & white petrolatum) together?

A member asked:

Can theratears supplement cause weight gain ? it has fish oil and omega-3. 30 calories each

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