CAUSES OF
DRY EYE

Know the signs & symptoms

WHAT IS DRY EYES

Dry Eye Syndrome is a condition where the surface of the eye becomes inflamed and sore due to a poor relationship between the tear film and the eyelids. This might be because your eyes are not producing enough tears, or that the chemistry of the tear film is out of balance. The most common cause is chronic inflammation of the eyelids.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of Dry Eye can range from mild to severe,
but may include:  

• Gritty, sore eyes
• Tired eyes
• Eyes that appear slightly red most of the time
• Watery eyes
• Being ‘aware’ of your eyes throughout the day
• Blurry vision that comes and goes as you blink
• Irritated eyes
• Feeling like there is something in your eyes (foreign body sensation)
• Eyes that are easily bothered by smoke, wind, air conditioning
• Eyes that struggle to wear contact lenses

HOW COMMON IS DRY EYES

1 in 5 adults suffer from Dry Eye symptoms every day and many more will have episodes when they are in certain environments, like air conditioned offices or doing specific activities, such as using a computer for prolonged periods.

WHAT CAUSES DRY EYES

Dry Eyes are more common among women and in older people, but there are many other factors that can increase your likelihood of having signs and symptoms: 

• Blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids)
• Computer use (you blink less frequently)
• Contact lens wear
• Laser eye surgery
• Using eye drops that contain preservatives
for other conditions such as glaucoma
• Hormonal changes
• Being dehydrated
• Pollution or dry environments
• Some medications which might be used for high
blood pressure, hay fever, contraception, and
depression.
CAUTION: do not alter or adjust your prescribed medicines without instructions from your doctor. Your doctor or
optometrist can advise you about any possible links
between the medication you take and dryness symptoms.

HOW IS DRY EYE MANAGED?

Dry Eye is a chronic condition that needs to be managed regularly, rather than ‘cured’. Just like a chronic skin condition, such as eczema, you need to manage it daily to avoid flare-ups of symptoms. 

Making sure the eyelids are healthy and using the correct lubricant eye drops (also called artificial tears) is key. Your optometrist or pharmacist can recommend a daily regime for you to follow that will reduce symptoms and make your eyes comfortable again.

It is also important to eat a balanced diet that
includes Omega – 3 fatty acids (beneficial for the oil-producing glands in the eyelids), and to make sure you stay hydrated all day.

Thealoz® Duo is ideal for the daily management of Dry Eye. These preservative-free Dry Eye drops can be used as often as required, and are suitable for use with contact lenses.

THEALOZ® DUO

THEALOZ DUO®

Thealoz® Duo dry eye drops are suitable for all Dry Eye sufferers, as Thealoz Duo combines both long-lasting relief and protection for the surface of the eye.

Thealoz Duo won the “Best Eye Care Product” Award in 2021’s OTC & Retail Pharmacy Product Awards.
Thealoz® Duo dry eye drops are 100% Preser­v­a­tive-free
• Clin­i­cal­ly proven to increase the thick­ness of the tear film which relieves symp­toms of Dry Eye 1
• Thealoz® Duo drops contain 0.15% Hyaluron­ic acid – this acts as a tear lubri­cant, pro­vides long-last­ing relief and soothes your symptoms
• Thealoz® Duo contains 3% Tre­halose is added to pro­vide pro­tec­tion for the sur­face of the eye
• Thealoz Duo is suit­able for all Dry Eye suf­fer­ers, includ­ing con­tact lens wearers
• Unique bottle, the ABAK bottle for easy application
• The Thealoz® Duo 10ml bot­tle has 300 drops and can be used for up to 3 months after opening
• Thealoz Duo is also avail­able in a 30-unit dose pack for more occa­sion­al use or for travelling

THEALOZ DUO® EYE DROPS ARE IDEAL FOR:

• All Dry Eye sufferers
• Peo­ple who have tried oth­er eye drops, but not found sat­is­fac­tion or comfort
• All Symp­toms – From mild-to-severe, Thealoz Duo can be used
• Con­tact lens wear­ers can use Thealoz Duo for improved comfort
*1 Pinto-Bonilla JC et al. Ther. Clin Risk Manag 2015:11;595-603

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PROTECT AND HYDRATE WITH THEALOZ DUO

Thealoz® Duo Dry Eye drops are suitable for all Dry Eye sufferers looking for the latest drop, as they combine both long-lasting relief and protection for the surface of the eye.

• Preser­v­a­tive-free
• Clin­i­cal­ly proven to increase the thick­ness of the tear film which relieves symp­toms of Dry Eye1
• 0.15% Hyaluron­ic acid – this acts as a tear lubri­cant, pro­vides long-last­ing relief and soothes your symptoms
• 3% Tre­halose is added to pro­vide pro­tec­tion for the sur­face of the eye
• Suit­able for all Dry Eye suf­fer­ers, includ­ing con­tact lens wearers
• Unique bot­tle design means it is preservative-free
• The 10ml bot­tle has 300 drops and can be used for up to 3 months after opening
• Also avail­able in a 30-unit dose pack for more occa­sion­al use or for travelling

PROTECT AND HYDRATE WITH THEALOZ DUO

• All Dry Eye sufferers
• A pre­mi­um alter­na­tive — Peo­ple who have tried oth­er eye drops, but not found sat­is­fac­tion or comfort
• All Symp­toms – From mild-to-severe
• Con­tact lens wear­ers – for improved comfort