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We've been asked frequently about why we recommend Theratears Nutrition to patients who have dry eyes and why it's different than the general fish oil tablets that you can get at your pharmacy.
We recommend Theratears Nutrition because it's a premium omega 3 supplement. It's GE free and organic. No ingredients were sourced from animals, or endangered plants, and no testing of the product involved cruelty to animals.
The main features of Theratears Nutrition are:
- It's made with pharmaceutical grade fish oil; molecularly distilled
- Organically grown, cold-pressed flaxseed oil.
- EPA & DHA enriched.
- Vitamin E fortified.
- Organic flaxseed oil in non-lignan form.
How is this specific blend of omega-3s better than what is already available?
While you can buy flaxseed oil, or fish oil tablets in the health store or local pharmacy.. you can never be quite sure what you are actually getting. For example, on the shelf you might find "lignan-rich flaxseed oil" through research they have discovered that lignan-rich flaxseed oil is rich in phytoestrogens, and we know that estrogen's actually make dry eye worse.
TheraTears Nutrition contains organically grown, cold-pressed flaxseed oil without the lignan portion - making it a recommended product to help with dry eye. More importantly, TheraTears Nutrition is not just flaxseed oil. It is EPA and DHA enriched flaxseed oil. EPA and DHA are the pharmaceutically active omega 3s that go directly to work to suppress inflammatory blepharitis, augment the oil layer and stimulate tear production. By enriching flaxseed oil with these omega 3s we get an effect that if more consistent and effective across a broad range of dry eye patients.
In addition, TheraTears Nutrition enrich each softgel tablet with Vitamin E to maintain the integrity of these high quality oils. This is also important because with long-term supplementation with omega 3s there is a gradual depletion of serum vitamin E. TheraTears Nutrition prevents this by supplementing with vitamin E.
Why can't I just go out and buy fish oil?
With fish oil you have to be very concerned about heavy metal levels in the oil. There are 3 ways to purify fish oil- the cheap way, a slightly more expensive way, and the most expensive way is called "molecular distillation". TheraTears Nutrition use high quality fish oil which is molecularly distilled to get rid of any heavy metals.
The second issue with fish oil is oxidation. Fish oil can turn rancid during processing. TheraTears use pharmaceutical grade fish oil processed under nitrogen. You can tell it's fresh by smelling the soft gels - there's virtually no fish odour.
How soon can patients expect to notice the effects of taking Theratears Nutrition?
This will vary from patient to patient, but we advise patients to expect to see the effects in 4 to 8 weeks.
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"We are driven by eternal curiosity"
FLEYE is the newest addition to our boutique range. FLEYE is known world-wide for exclusive eyewear characterised by lightness, durability and flexibility. This is achieved through the use of allergy-friendly and solid materials like acetate, beta-titanium, carbon fibre.
Annette Estø, Chief designer at FLEYE -- “Eyewear is not just about improving eyesight. It is about communicating who you are.”
FLEYE has won a number of international design awards, most recently Eyewear of the Year 2014 (Japan) and a Red Dot honourable mention 2013 (Germany). The Red Dot was for the adjustable nose pads on FLEYE’s acetate glasses. The nose pads are on a single piece of flexible beta-titanium thread that gracefully loops through the nose bridge. The thread can be adjusted individually, to ensure a perfect fit for any.
FLEYE Eyewear - Super comfortable and fashionable. Latest 2017 Carbon Fibre and Wood range in store now.
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FREE USB* WITH KIDS GLASSES
Whether they’re playing, taking part in sport or just goofing around; kids can be rough on glasses.
That’s why we recommend Kids Phoenix lenses. They’re impact resistant, thin and lightweight, with built in UV protection.
Through February 2017 you will receive a FREE* Snap USB when you purchase HOYA Kids Phoenix lenses.
*Terms & conditions apply. See in store for details.
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September is "Save your sight" month, an eye health awareness campaign led by the New Zealand Association of Optometrists with the aim of promoting the value of early detection andprevention of eye problems.
Eyecare is important for health and wellbeing - even if a person is not experiencing any symptoms.
Some eye diseases can develop with no early warning signs making early detection a vital step in avoiding or limiting permanent damage to the eyes.
We know that people with poor vision have higher rates of depression, have more falls and fractures, have increased need for community and /or family support, and have earlier need for institutionalised care than people who can see well.
So, be proactive, recognise the significance of eye care ( the true value of eye sight) and book in today for a comprehensive eye examination.
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"Dedicated to the world of eyewear design"
The latest addition to our boutique range is a refreshing designer range of ophthalmic frames made from the finest materials; titanium, premium acetate and genuine buffalo horn.
The titanium range is made in Japan while the acetates are manufactured in Germany with all frames hand finished - a ceramic coating application to the titanium models with the acetates being hand polished.
Sven Gotti (Zuric based founder, owner and designer):
"Since our company began, our philosophy has remained consistent. We create eyewear that is simple and elegant and made of the highest quality materials. Our eyewear is reduced to the essential, enhanced with harmonious shapes and comes alive with a consistent signature. These eye glasses are intended more as jewellery than as an accessory. They are valuable and enduring objects that make the wearer look and feel great.
Gotti eyewear - innovative yet representing an impressive level of minimalism.
Latest 2016 range now in store!